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Zoo Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Zoo Park, located in the heart of Windhoek, has evolved from its origins as a public zoo (which operated until 1962) into a popular spot for picnics and a peaceful retreat for local office workers. The park holds significant historical value, as it was once the site of a Stone Age elephant hunt, with remains of two elephants and various quartz tools discovered here in the 1960s. A prominent elephant column, designed by Namibian sculptor Dörthe Berner, commemorates this prehistoric event. In contrast to this ancient history, the Kriegerdenkmal, a war memorial topped by a golden imperial eagle, stands in the park as a tribute to German Schutztruppe soldiers who died during the Nama Wars of 1893-94.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Windhoek

Geological Survey Museum

4.8

Namibia Craft Centre

4.6

Avis Dam Nature Reserve

4.6

Namibia National Art Gallery

4.6

TransNamib

4.6

Christuskirche

4.4

Independence Museum

4.4

Daan Viljoen

3.8

Reviews of Zoo Park

Innocent Hauwombo

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-23

I was once at the zoo park and believe it is friendly environment. What so exciting is the view of skyscraper buildings, and the exciting cars which included one of my favorite vehicle the BMW.
rhino de brown

3
Reviewed: 2024-06-11

Wonderfull park, although the little pond or stream of running water has been shut down. The public restrooms are in need of a very big upgrade. Above all else, pleasant experience!!!
Elias Viyani

1
Reviewed: 2023-07-21

Clean resting park with a beautiful view of the capital's CBD. Not really sure if there are public toilets.
Muyahe Gifty

3
Reviewed: 2021-09-02

It's a beautiful quite place in the heart of Windhoek. With restaurants and coffee shops. Though it has lost some of its beautiful in the past year, hope they bring back the stream of flowing water. The children s playground isn't what it used to be back a few years ago but it's enough for kids to play in the sand and monkey bars.
Fredrick shaduka

4
Reviewed: 2019-03-26

It's best place to go sit, photo shoots and relax with family and friends. It has rest rooms, a play area for kids and it's at the city centre so everything is accessible.