Tygerberg Zoo is the only Zoo in the Western Cape and is situated approximately 29 km from Cape Town.
The zoo lies on 24 hectares of land and have approximately 150 enclosures. This is not the typical zoo where all animals are kept in cages,Many roam free in larger enclosures.
Lion
White Lion
The zoo specializes in the breeding of rare and endangered wildlife.
It is home to lions, tigers, zebra, cheetah, chimpanzees and marmosets. In total: 61 mammal species, 160 bird species and 63 reptile species.
A visit to the zoo is definitely worth a visit and offers a great day of entertainment.
For younger children there is the children’s farmyard and there is a shop where you can purchase refreshments.
Location: Take the N1 Highway towards Paarl. Take the exit 39 turnoff. Turn left at the T-junction and then turn left at the first road. The Zoo is on your left hand side.