National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 5pm (Last entry at 4pm)

Daily schedule Monday - Sunday

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Meerkat talk - 11:10am - Meerkat habitat

Find out how teamwork allows meerkats to survive in dry arid environments such as the Kalahari Desert.

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Elephant talk - 11:40am - Elephant habitat

Meet our elephant family and find out how we keep them healthy through ground breaking research that happens right here at the zoo. 

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Chimpanzee talk - 2:15pm - Chimpanzee habitat

Are chimps closer to monkeys or humans? Discover the clever things they can do to survive. 

 

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Komodo Dragon Talk - 2:40pm - Dragons in Danger

See the world's largest lizard and find out why it is known to be one of the most amazing predators there is!

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Penguin talk - 3:15pm - Penguin habitat

How do these birds fly so well in the water? Discover how these birds are so well adapted to living in the seas.

 

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Giant Otter Talk - 3:40pm - Giant Otter habitat

Why are giant otters known as river wolves? Learn about these impressive predators from South America.

BSL Tours and Talks

Sunday 31st August 

Join Jess, one of our BSL level 6 qualified Rangers. She will be signing all animal talks on the day, and leading an exclusive BSL tour at 11am.

Free with entry and no need to book.

Meet by the meerkats in Heart of Africa at 11am.

 

Starting from Sunday 31 August, the BSL tours and talk will occur on the last Sunday of every month.

 

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