Animals and wildlife in Africa

Animals and wildlife in Kaduna

Paradise Park (Barnawa, Kaduna)

Private nature park with ancient tortoises, monkeys, peacocks, pigeons and a children’s playground.

• Yes, playground

Animals and wildlife in Lokoja

FUL Zoo and Conservatory (Lokoja)

University zoo and conservatory with animals, museum, guided tours and children's amusement park.

• All ages
• Zoo, conservatory and amusement park
• Yes, amusement park

Animals and wildlife in Bauchi

Sumu Wildlife Park

Wildlife park with giraffes, zebras, elands, wildebeests and guided safaris.

• 6+ years recommended
• Wildlife park
• No

Animals and wildlife in Maiduguri

Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo

Zoo and park with lions, elephants, crocodiles, birds and a children's amusement park.

• All ages
• Zoo and park
• Yes, amusement park

Animals and wildlife in Kaduna

Barnawa Paradise Park

Family park with mini zoo, children's playground, shallow pool and event centre.

• All ages
• Park and mini zoo
• Yes, shallow pool

Animals and wildlife in Jos

Jos Wildlife Park

Wildlife park with monkeys, elephants, lions, children's recreation park and pine forest picnics.

• All ages
• Wildlife park
• Yes, recreation park

Entry from NGN 500

Animals and wildlife in Ibadan

University of Ibadan Zoological Garden

University zoo with diverse animals and a children's play area with swings and pool.

• All ages
• University zoo
• Yes, play area

Entry from NGN 1,500

Animals and wildlife in Maiduguri

Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo (Maiduguri)

Zoo with antelopes, elephants, lions, chimpanzees and a mini children’s amusement park.

• All ages
• Zoo and amusement park
• Yes, amusement park

Animals and wildlife in Kano

Kano Zoo (Audu Bako Zoological Garden)

Zoo and park with animals, children’s playground with motor rides and picnic areas.

• All ages
• Zoo and park
• Yes, playground

Animals and wildlife in Calabar

Calabar Drill Ranch

Primate conservation centre with drill monkeys and guided tours.

• 6+ years
• Primate conservation centre
• Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Animals and wildlife in Calabar

Marina Resort (Calabar)

Waterfront resort with mini zoo, children’s play park, arcade and boat cruises.

• All ages
• Waterfront resort and mini zoo
• Yes, play park

Animals and wildlife in Benin City

Ogba Zoo and Nature Park (Benin City)

Zoo and nature park with lions, picnic areas, children’s playground and forest trails.

• All ages
• Zoo and nature park
• Yes, playground