If you want to explore wildlife, you must visit the best zoos in Nigeria.
From exotic birds to several endemic primates and other animal species, there
is much to see and remember at Nigeria's largest zoo.
To make it easier for you to find the best zoos in Nigeria, we have
compiled a list to help you choose one of the closest zoos to the city you are
visiting.
Here are the 5 Best Zoos in Nigeria
1. National Children’s Park and Zoo, Abuja
Opening Hours: Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
Entrance Fee: 200 Naira for adults, 100 Naira for children.
Visit the National Children's Park and Zoo in Abuja's Asokoro District
behind the Presidential Villa. The zoo has a variety of animals, from pets such
as camels and donkeys to lions and cheetahs. The park also has restaurants, a
lake and a well-equipped children's playground.
2. Ogba Zoo, Benin City
Opening Hours: The zoo is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Entrance Fee: 100 naira for adults, 50 naira for children. If you
book in advance or as a group, you can get special discounts.
Ogba Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in Nigeria, was established in 1915. It
covers an area of 20 hectares and is located approximately 6 km from the city
center. The zoo has many exotic birds such as peacocks. The zoo also has a
variety of animals including zebras, lions, monkeys, chimpanzees and antelopes.
Ogba Zoo also has a recreation centre, indoor and outdoor event
facilities and spacious landscaped grounds. This is a space where various
events such as birthdays, weddings and corporate dinners can be organized.
Tourists can enjoy a variety of leisure activities including donkey riding,
camel riding and horse riding.
3. Jos Wildlife Park
Explore Jos Wildlife Park, also known as Jessie Aruku Wildlife Park,
located in the Lantia area of Jos, Plateau State. The area of the park is 8
square kilometers and 3 square miles. Some tourists come from far away to see
the park's animals and enjoy nature. The zoo is home to a variety of animals,
including lions. There are elephants, crocodiles, chimpanzees, etc. The
wildlife park also has a history museum, local restaurants and a children's
playground.
4. University of Ibadan Zoological Garden
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 - 16:00, usually closed on
Sundays.
Entrance Fee: 200 naira, children under 9 must pay 100 naira,
students with ID must also pay 100 naira.
One of the most visited zoos in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan Zoo,
also known as the Ibadan Zoo, covers an area of about 10 hectares. The
University of Ibadan Zoo was established in 1948 to promote education and
research within the Zoology Department of the University of Ibadan.
Later in 1974, as the animal collection grew, it became a zoo. Many
species of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles live there and there are
countless animals that can be seen. Zoo animals are classified into six
categories: herbivores, birds, carnivores, primates, reptiles, and small
animals. A zoo guide will help you explore the entire collection at the Ibadan
Zoo.
5. Yankari Game Reserve
Yankari Game Reserve, a famous wildlife park, is one of the most visited safaris in Nigeria. Located in South Central Park in Bauchi State, its location is often referred to as the heart of the West African savannah.
It covers an area of about 866 m² and is home to several natural hot springs and various types of birds and animals. It is an ideal destination for tourists who want to see a variety of wild animals in their natural environment.
The wildlife park
attracts several locals and international tourists every year.
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