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.