Operating Times & General Information Open Monday to Sunday, public holidays including Christmas and New Years. Business Hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, last entry 4:00pm On special occasions, opening and closing times of the Zoo will vary from the above. Complimentary tickets cannot be used during special events. No domestic animals are allowed in the Zoo. Admission Price for 2012 (Annual price increase from July 1st) Annual Pass   Standard VIP     Child / Pensioner R300-00 R480-00   Adult R500-00 R680-00 Entrance fee: Children (3 -12 years) R36-00 Entrance Fee: Pensioners 60 years and older R36-00 Entrance Fee: Adults R58-00 Food Services Cafe Fino, the zoo's restaurant provide affordable scrumptious meals to suit any occasion and palette, from mouth watering sandwich, pizza to salads. There are also several kiosks, ice cream and other vendors situated in various sites around the zoo. Self Catering is welcome and visitors can make use of a number of open picnic sites available. Please note no cooking using braais onsite are allowed. Please respect the zoos open spaces and clean up your litter. ATM facilities Need Cash? There is an ABSA ATM at the main entrance in Upper Park Drive. Info Kiosk All visitor enquiries can be made at the zoo's info kiosk at the Upper Park entrance of the zoo. Emergencies Contact any zoo staff or the cashiers at the entrances. Manager/First Aid are available to help during office hours. Emergency numbers: All life-threatening emergencies: 011 375 5911 Ambulance: 082 911 or 10177 Police Parkview: 011 486 5000 Zoo Security: 011 646 2000 ext. 230