Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban
Originally established in 1910 as an ostrich farm, the Mitchell Park Zoo has since grown to house various other animals such as blue duiker, Aldabra Giant Tortoises, South American Monkeys, tamarins, raccoons and wallabies.
Originally established in 1910 as an ostrich farm, the Mitchell Park Zoo has since grown to house various other animals such as blue duiker, Aldabra Giant Tortoises, South American Monkeys, tamarins, raccoons and wallabies. It has a children's playground, walk-through aviary, and the Blue Zoo tea garden.
Hours
Sun
8:00
16:00
Mon
8:00
16:00
Tue
8:00
16:00
Wed
8:00
16:00
Thu
8:00
16:00
Fri
8:00
16:00
Sat
8:00
16:00
About Mitchell Park Zoo
10 Ferndale Rd, Morningside, Durban, 4001, South Africa
+27 31 303 2275
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