Animals and wildlife in Owerri
Imo State Zoological Garden (Owerri)
Zoological garden with a variety of animals in a pleasant environment.
- All ages
- Zoo
- Yes, with supervision
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 Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt Zoo
State-owned zoo with deer, ostriches, monkeys, lions and horses for rent.
- All ages
- Zoo
- Yes, with supervision
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
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 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 Uyo
Biodiversity Preservation Centre (BPC) Uyo
Wildlife conservation centre with mini-zoo, birdwatching and guided educational tours.
- Yes, with supervision
Animals and wildlife in Yenagoa
Yenagoa City Park & Zoo
City park and zoo with lush greenery, exotic animals and serene environment.
- All ages
- City park and zoo
- Yes, with supervision
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 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 Lokoja
FUL Zoo and Conservatory (FULZAC)
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 Maiduguri
Sanda Kyarimi Park
42-acre zoo with lions, elephants, crocodiles, birds and a mini children's amusement park.
- Yes, amusement park
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