Whilst holidaying in South Africa a popular thing on many people’s agenda is to visit the zoo at Johannesburg.

This zoo is spread over a 140 acre site and was established in the early 1900’s, the zoo is dedicated to the care and survival of wild animals and offers a sanctuary to many of South Africa’s greats!

The Johannesburg zoo is one of the few places that is home to the White Lion, a very popular sight amongst tourists. Along with endangered species such as the White Rhino and the Scimitar Oryx.

Their focus is on conservation and the have many breading and release programs for endangered species to help repopulate South Africa with these beautiful animals.

They also fund and organise protection programs to help to stop animals being killed or injured in the wild through poaching and trapping devices that can lead to whole species being wiped out.

Well worth a visit this zoo provides the perfect family day out in South Africa.

When you think of South Africa many people think of the same thing, safari holidays and hot weather, however South Africa really is a fascinating place with lots of interesting hidden gems, here’s some little known facts about the place to get you thinking:-

• South Africa grows massive amounts of fruit and is the second largest exporter of fruit in the world!

• There are penguins in South Africa – Yes you read that right, Penguins, these are found on the west coast where there is cold Antarctic currents.

• South Africa has the cheapest electricity in the world, this is thanks to the country’s huge coal reserve.

• South Africa is home to the second highest waterfall in the world, the Tugela Falls, it has a staggering 2,789 feet drop of cascading water and is a fantastic site to see.

• Three out of the five fastest land animals live in South Africa, these are cheetahs, wildebeests, and lions, all of which can be seen on safari in their natural habitat.