Dive deep into the zoo

AQUATIC COLLECTION: FEATURES STINGRAYS, EELS

- Enkosi Selane

The Johannesburg Zoo's special Breakfast with the Zoo aquarist programme offered visitors an extraordinary behind-the-scenes glimpse into the aquatic world on Saturday.

Guests joined the zoo's aquarist team for an educational morning that combined a breakfast with fascinating insights into marine biology, zoology and diving careers.

The event showcased the zoo's impressive aquatic collection featuring motoro stingrays, catfish, axolotls and eels in the Aquatic and Amazonia sections.

The zoo is celebrating its 121st birthday and is offering R21 entry on the 21st of every month until February 2026.

The breakfast programme began with presentations about careers in aquarism, zoology and diving. After breakfast, visitors embarked on guided tours of the zoo's aquatic facilities.