Mitchell Park Zoo, also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park, is situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Holding claim to being the only zoo in Durban, Mitchell Park was initially established as an ostrich farm in 1910. After an unprofitable start, other animals were introduced and it became home to many large animals; most notably an Indian Elephant called Nellie, who was given to the zoo by the Maharajah of Mysore in 1928. She could blow a mouth organ and crack coconuts with her feet.

Our facilities offer guests a chance to see wildlife indigenous to Africa on a drive through the main park or while walking through our Cub World where you can touch our cubs and feed our giraffe.

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Located off Jan Smuts Avenue across the road from the Johannesburg Zoo, Zoo Lake park offers one of the city’s best daytime picnic spots. Here an assortment of activities awaits visitors of every age, who can enjoy a relaxed outdoor environment with the option of paddling across the man-made lake. During weekends and public holidays the park attracts its largest crowds, lured by the open space and dappled sunshine. Zoo Lake. Photo courtesy . Rouzeh For a leisurely walk or family picnic, look no further than this outdoor venue set in an urban venue. The budding trees make spring at Zoo Lake a sight to behold for joggers, dog walkers and romantic couples. The lush vegetation and open spaces ensure there is no shortage of room for breis or picnics. Sports enthusiasts are also catered for – a number of amateur soccer tournaments are played at the venue. The Zoo Lake Bowling Club is a favourite hang-out for those wanting to engage in a round of bowls or a round of drinks...

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South Africa's most loved marine theme park. Offers a world of water rides, oceanarium, dolphin, seal & penguin shows, shopping, beach activities and lots more.