Mitchell Park Zoo
Mitchell Park Zoo and its collection
Mitchell Park Zoo is a zoo in Durban, South Africa.
Standing in the Morningside suburb, it is the city's only zoo. It was set up in 1910 as an ostrich farm, and poor returns led to other animals being brought in. It once held large animals, best known among them an Indian elephant called Nellie.
What the venue says
- a children’s playground with jungle gyms and swings
- expansive lawns ideal for picnics
- a historic bandstand that can be booked for private functions
- On-site and adjacent options include the popular Blue Zoo tea garden and local snack kiosks, providing a great spot to grab a meal or refreshments amidst the greenery.
- There is no dedicated secure off-street parking lot inside the park; visitors typically rely on available street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
- The park features wide, accessible paths, making it easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers.
Images of Mitchell Park Zoo
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dennis Sylvester Hurd, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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AlDuncan06, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 15:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Mitchell Park Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Mitchell Park Zoo at this time.
Location & map
10 Ferndale RdDurban
South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Mitchell Park Zoo.
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giant tortoises -
crocodiles -
raccoons -
wallabies -
monkeys
Exhibits
- a walk-through aviary