7. The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Number of Animal Species: 705
Number of Animals: 9,000
Notable Species: Pudús, ruffed lemurs, red pandas, marmosets, Tamarins, emus, owls, kangaroos, Nubian ibexes, cheetahs and Przewalski’s horses.
Opening: 1899
Features: The Apies River separates two different areas of the zoo and is integrated in the exhibits, a cable car, two restaurants and a picnic area.
Size: 210 acres
