Lubumbashi Zoo
Lubumbashi Zoo
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Kigali, Rwanda4,797 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
I read some other comments. They are funny. "Very very very bad", said a person. I think this person didn't notice that the garden was very well maintained: there are hundreds of different plants and trees. And I think that this person didn't notice that the animals were well fed and that they had enough space. Of course, I agree with that person, zoos are prisons, but Congolese people eat all the animals, including hippos. In the wilderness, these animals, in DRC, wouldn't stand a chance. In their misfortune, they are fortunate to be at this zoo. Anyway, even if you don't agree with my comment, you should go for a walk. That's a very pleasant walk to do!
Written 23 March 2022
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teresalegg
Democratic Republic of the Congo117 contributions
Oct 2019
We prefer the pizza here to anywhere else in Lubumbashi as its done the traditional Italian way. Thin base, good cheese and a wood fired oven. The other dishes are good too and the service is super.
There is a good sized car park and you can sit inside the restaurant or outside and watch the chef prepare the pizzas.
There is a good sized car park and you can sit inside the restaurant or outside and watch the chef prepare the pizzas.
Written 9 October 2019
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NomadicTrix
Bergville, South Africa112 contributions
Nov 2022
We were pleasantly surprised by our visit to the Lubumbashi Zoo & Botanical Gardens. We visited with low expectations because we are not usually the type to visit zoos, but the park is very clean and well-kept and it's a beautiful green space to walk in amidst the bustling city. There are some unusual trees and flowers for photo opportunities, albeit the species are limited. The animals seem well taken care of, most of the animal enclosures are spacious enough, and the handlers were all very kind to the animals and seem to enjoy a good relationship with them - they were very proud of the park. The park is relatively small - at the time of our visit, the main attractions were 2 lions, 2 tigers, crocodiles, 1 zebra, 2 waterbuck, some jackals and antelope and monkey species. There are 2 restaurant options. We paid US$10 per person entrance fee as foreign visitors. Overall, we enjoyed the morning outing at this park.
Note: Please be kind with ratings - this review is intended for people who are ok with visiting a zoo and are considering visiting this particular one and does not reflect my personal opinion on animals in captivity.
Note: Please be kind with ratings - this review is intended for people who are ok with visiting a zoo and are considering visiting this particular one and does not reflect my personal opinion on animals in captivity.
Written 22 November 2022
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Mohammid Glanchop
Lahore, Pakistan3 contributions
Feb 2020
i dont like animals in cages, not nice, i dont agree with the amount of cage space for the girraffes it made my son Achmed, 5 year old male, cry because he was so upset that the animals were in small cages and confined
Written 2 March 2020
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Christelle L
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo26 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Bring your family,friend and expats to visist the zoo,i enjoyed animals when they approch human,it's sometimes scares but..
Written 11 November 2018
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Alphaghana
Lasne, Belgium123 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Few animals not always in the best conditions.
I have been told that it has been renovated. Since there is no longer wild life in Katanga, any animal there beside the dog and the rat is exotic.
I have been told that it has been renovated. Since there is no longer wild life in Katanga, any animal there beside the dog and the rat is exotic.
Written 4 November 2018
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Razvan C
Tenerife, Spain30 contributions
Sept 2018 • Business
Lubumbashi zoo is undertaking some modernising works at present and therefore some of the animals you should normally be able to see are not there. To my disappointment crocodiles were nowhere to be seen even if they are part of the local fauna. The majority of the local fauna is not very well represented but some animals make the joy of the visitors like the 2 tigers and the family of lions.
Written 16 September 2018
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In Congo, people are too dangerous to animals to keep them outside. It's not like in Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya or Botswana. It's a sad reality, but it's a reality. Most Congolese people eat all the animals, including cats and dogs. That's the reason why you won't see cats and dogs either!
Written 12 April 2021
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