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A big thank you to all who participated in Adopt an Animal Programme at the Johannesburg zoo. Congratulations! The Ashworth family are the winners of “Adopt an Animal” Competition held in May 2009. They have won the fantastic Mangwanani prize – one night at the Indaba Hotel for two with breakfast included plus two Winter Warmer Spa Night Packages valued at over R3000! The Ashworth Family adopted the Rhinoceros Viper.


Animal Friend

Have you ever thought about becoming an Animal friend at your local Zoo ??
It is a great way to get involved without having to clean up the mess that your chicken has made or to clean the teeth of your Tiger if it has tooth ache

How do you become an Animal Friend ?

  • You choose your animal
  • Decide how much money you want to spend per year
  • Ioanna Karamitsos
    Animal Friends - Johanneburg Zoo
    Tel: +27 (0)11 646 2000 ext 213
    Fax: +27 (0)11 486 0244
    E-mail: Ioanna@jhbzoo.org.za 

Which animals are not available ?

All our Lions (white and brown) are sponsored by Anglo Gold so are not available at the moment

So who can you befriend ?

From Apes to Zebras – any animal in the Zoo except the Lions

Some Considerations

  • Your animal cannot be taken home
  • You cannot have physical contact with your chosen animal
  • If your animal is no longer available, it will be transferred to another one of your choice.
  • Your involvement is annually
  • More than one person can befriend the same animal
  • The fees may change on a yearly basis

What do you receive

  • Personal satisfaction
  • Animal Friend certificate
  • Zoo entrance vouchers
  • R1000-00 and more – your name on an adoption board in the Zoo

Can you use it for other activities

  • Yes
  • Birthdays, special occasions, festive season and Valentine gifts
  • Fund-raising and community awareness for schools and companies
  • Or just for yourself and your family

If you have decided to become a Animal Friend

Remember to contact
Ioanna Karamitsos
Animal Friends - Johanneburg Zoo
Tel: +27 (0)11 646 2000 ext 213
Fax: +27 (0)11 486 0244
E-mail: Ioanna@jhbzoo.org.za 

Ionna is available during weekdays only