GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park) in Lusaka, Lusaka: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Lusaka, Lusaka
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The Wildlife Discovery Centre is a deeply moving and genuinely educational experience for families. The baby elephant feeding is unforgettable for children, and the interactive exhibits make conservation accessible. Expect a well-organised, accessible centre with passionate guides and a strong ethical foundation.
What is GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park)?
The GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre, operated by Game Rangers International, is an immersive conservation education centre inside Lusaka National Park. It has beautifully painted informational huts with touch-and-feel exhibits for children, including real animal skeletons, and a platform where rescued baby elephants are fed daily from 11:45 to 13:00. Guides share fascinating elephant facts, and the centre also runs behind-the-scenes tours where visitors can help prepare milk formula for the calves. The centre is stroller-friendly with level or ramped buildings, wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, and there is a café (Bush Café) and gift shop on site.
Elephant rescue and rehabilitation; conservation education
GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park) ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (3–12 years) | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | ZMW 15 | ZMW 5 | Free |
Internationals: Adults US$15, Children US$5 (3–12). Residents: Adults K100, Children K50. Citizens: Adults K50, children free. Annual membership available. Confirm current rates on arrival.
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- Feeding time 11:45–13:00 daily. Behind-the-scenes
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Good | Interactive exhibits and gentle viewing. |
| 3–5 years | Excellent | Core age range for touch-and-feel exhibits and elephant feeding. |
| 6–9 years | Very good | Educational and engaging. |
| 10–12 years | Excellent | Conservation stories and behind-the-scenes tours. |
| 13+ years | Good | Full educational experience. |
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Key details
- Address
- Lusaka National Park, off Leopards Hill Road, Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is the centre suitable for toddlers?
Yes, it is stroller-friendly with ramps, and the interactive exhibits engage young children.
Can we see the baby elephants being fed?
Yes, feeding is daily from 11:45 to 13:00.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, stroller-friendly
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Interactive exhibits
- elephant feeding
- café
- gift shop
- accessible toilets
- Access and parking
- Paved and ramped
- Safety notes
Supervise children on viewing platforms
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Interactive exhibits, elephant feeding, behind-the-scenes tours, café, gift shop
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Morning (elephant feeding 11:45–13:00)
- Busiest times
- Weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
Off Leopards Hill Road, inside Lusaka National Park; signed
- By car
- Yes, free parking
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- Bolt or Uber
- Public transport
Not practical
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park)?
- Adults pay ZMW 15 and children (ages 3–12 years) pay ZMW 5. Children yes enter free. Internationals: Adults US$15, Children US$5 (3–12). Residents: Adults K100, Children K50. Citizens: Adults K50, children free. Annual membership available. Confirm current rates on arrival.
- Is GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Supervise children on viewing platforms
- Is GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved and ramped.
- What is the best time to visit GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park)?
- Morning (elephant feeding 11:45–13:00). It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to GRI Wildlife Discovery Centre & Elephant Nursery (Lusaka National Park)?
- Yes, free parking. Ride-hailing: Bolt or Uber. Public transport: Not practical Off Leopards Hill Road, inside Lusaka National Park; signed
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