Animals and wildlife in Abuja
National Children’s Park and Zoo (Abuja)
Zoo and park with ostriches, camels, monkeys, lions, a large playground and boating.
- Yes, playground
Entry from NGN 1,000
Animals and wildlife in Nigeria
Discover wildlife experiences, sanctuaries and nature centres across Nigeria where kids can meet animals up close and learn about conservation. 27 places, updated November 2026.
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All 27 animals and wildlife in Nigeria
Animals and wildlife in Abuja
Abuja Zoo (National Children's Park and Zoo)
Zoo and park with ostriches, camels, monkeys, lions, a large playground and boating.
- Yes, playground
Entry from NGN 1,000
Animals and wildlife in Kaduna
Barnawa Paradise Park (Kaduna)
Family park with mini zoo, children’s playground, shallow pool and event centre.
- Yes, shallow pool
Entry from NGN 1,000
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 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 Bauchi
Sumu Wildlife Park
Wildlife park with giraffes, zebras, elands, wildebeests and guided safaris.
- 6+ years recommended
- Wildlife park
- No
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 Katsina
Aldusar Park and Zoo (Katsina)
Private zoo with over 90 species, children's play area, educational programmes and shopping mall.
- All ages
- Zoo and park
- Yes, play area
Animals and wildlife in Lagos
Lagos Zoo (Lekki)
Zoo with exotic animals, petting farm, café and enclosed play area in Lekki.
- Yes, ideal
Entry from NGN 203
Animals and wildlife in Lagos
Origin Garden and Zoo
Private zoo and garden with wild animals, game viewing, ocean views and boat cruises.
- All ages
- Zoo and garden
- Yes, with supervision
Animals and wildlife in Lagos
Lagos Zoo
Zoo with exotic animals, petting farm, café and enclosed play area in Lekki.
- Yes, ideal
Animals and wildlife in Oba (near Onitsha)
Rojenny Tourist and Game Village (Oba, near Onitsha)
Tourist village and game park with zoo, amusement rides, swimming pool and picnic areas.
- All ages
- Game village and amusement park
- Yes, zoo and gentle rides