The 7 best zoos in Tanzania and their location2022/2023, There are many zoos in Tanzania which are best for tours and visitor for people in side and out side the country.The following are the best seven zoos in Tanzania that every one should visit and enjoy.
Dar es salaam zoo
Dar es salaam zoo is a zoological park in Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam. The zoo is situated 37 kilometers (23 miles) from the center of Dar es Salaam in the Kigamboni-district in the city’s east.
Many of the creatures in the Dar es Salaam Zoo are native to Tanzania, including zebras, crocodiles, antelopes, tortoises, gazelles, monkeys, hyenas, lions, leopards, snakes, and many bird species. A children’s area featuring slides, swings, and jungle gyms is also there.
Additionally, the Dar es Salaam Zoo features a pool for kids and teenagers under 13 years old. The Dar es Salaam Zoo offers visitors the chance to engage with certain animals up close, including monkeys, horses, donkeys, and camels, as well as have a ride of a lifetime.
One of Dar es Salaam Zoo’s main draws is the Nguva River, which supplies water and a cool environment for the local vegetation, attracting a variety of colorful and individually charming bird species, butterflies, and other works of nature’s beauty. Given that it is one of the biggest zoos in East Africa, both residents and visitors can enjoy its own flavor.
Zanzibar Land Animal Park (ZALA)
About 5 km away from the Jozani National Park in Zanzibar is the little reserve known as Zala Park. There are numerous creatures kept in captivity there. Mohammad, the park ranger, created the park with the intention of teaching nearby kids about protecting endangered species and the need for their protection.
The creatures are large pythons. Chameleons, geckos, tortoises, crabs, dik-diks (miniature gazelles), striped lizards, monitor lizards, and hyraxes are among the several kinds (looks like a rabbit without ears and is the closest living species to the elephant).
The reserve is surrounded by a variety of plants, including orange, lime, grapefruit, nutmeg, banana, ginger, chillies, black pepper, and cinnamon, that provide the area with a lush vegetation.
Zanzibar kilosas conservation
Kilosa’s conservation of flora and fauna is a registered conservation project under the government of Tanzania. It is located in northern coast of Unguja island behind Mnarani beach cottage hotel and about 50m walk to Essque Zalu hotel.
The conservation place is preserved with natural flora and fauna making it unique conserving project in Nungwi village.
Bahari zoo
This is the best zoo that located in Tanzania Dar es salaam. And the zoo has a lot of things to enjoys like ocean, also animals and a lot of good restaurant for good foods and the zoo also have birds, reptiles & mammals, including lions, zebras & giraffes.
Ifisi Zoo
I s the best zoo in Tanzania and located at mbeya region which is not far from town.For people who are interested in both cultural and natural resources, Ifisi Zoo is the greatest site to visit frequently.
There is a very well-constructed museum where you can see a variety of artifacts in addition to observing wild creatures in their tastefully-designed cages. Additionally, you could be able to go game driving in our Ravine.
Tazari Chameleon Reserve
Tazari Caves is located in Nungwi At Zanzibar Tanzania. And the cave is a place for the chameleons. It is a good place to visit to see real life of chameleons.
The chameleons are very interesting and friendly and the owner is very passionate and knowledgeable about the chameleons. We got to touch the chameleons and have them climb on us and also got to see them eat a grasshopper.
Meserani Snake Park
The snake park is located 25km west of Arusha on the route to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.
The snake park provides various activities, take a guided tour and learn about some of the most dangerous snakes in the world, from the Black and Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra, Puff Adders and many more. Capture your special moment and hold a real live snake. Check out the 3m plus crocodiles at feeding time and touch a baby crocodile.
You can also enjoy your personal Maasai guide who will take you on a spectacular tour of the Maasai Cultural Museum.
Visit the Free Education Centre, where the local Maasai have the opportunity to learn how to read and write and further their education in many different ways.
That are the seven best zoo in Tanzania that you should visit.