Great spot to take the family. Cages well maintained. Great collection of different snakes. Houses all sorts of animals, including a tiger, vulture, wild dogs, lions, giant tortoises and many more. They have a ferry and speed boat rides available. Snake and seal show at 12pm and 3pm on weekends and public holidays. I would plan either a morning or afternoon session if you do not take the ferry. Kiosk offers basic food and soft drinks.
Lovely place to go with the kids. The animals are at a close range, making it easier to see them.The cruise os also very refreshing. I cant wait to visit again. 😍😍
Lets face it - for most of us living in the cities the only real way our children will be able to experience and learn about different wild animals is from a zoo.After visiting both Johannesburg and Pretoria zoos, as well as Lory Park and the few little petting zoos in JHB, we decided to try this one.And what a lovely experience.This zoo is a lot smaller than JHB or PTA but wow, the enclosures are so well maintained and the animals look content and happy and cared for. It was such a refreshing experience to see this. The zoo property itself is somewhat rustic and this makes it even more fun to visit.On weekends and public holidays there is a small seal and snake show at 12pm and 3pm - good fun, especially for toddlers.There are ferry rides at an extra, inexpensive cost and additional water activities that can be done at the water centre on the property.The zoo is also small enough that you can probably cover it in a day or less but also feel accomplished and like you got your moneys worth.It is pram accessible in most areas - there were 1 or 2 where I struggled and had to lift my sons pram up some steps but for the most part prams or wheelchairs are easy to manouvre.Its also a nice drive out to get there if youre coming from JHB!Big recommendations on this one 😊
This place is Therapeutic in its nature and I would really recommend it to anyone who wants to have a nice time for the sake of celebration or dealing with a stressful event. The cost is so low compared to emotional benefits gained during the visit.I will keep recommending people to visit👌👌👌
The zoo is well maintained. There is a good variety of animals, birds, reptiles and snakes to see. There are plenty of toilets facilities and they are clean.The seal and snake show was OK but dont compare it to a full aquarium. The boat ride was lovely and very affordable. It was a lovely leisurely cruise. There is a reasonably priced snack shop.If you struggle with stairs there are plenty ramps to get you around.All in all, good fun for the family for the day.
Very very nice for a weekend break away. Enjoy it so much will definitely go back there
Great family 👪 outing. Their zoo has better variety of animals and snakes than Jhb zoo! The kids also enjoyed the boat rides although the dam water itself is dirt and green. Their snake and seal show was very educational
Enjoyed the visit to the Zoo. The Zoo is clean and well maintained. Animals look healthy and well.
A well equipped animal park
This has been here at Harties for so many years, it is an institution. As much as I dislike caged animals, I must say the cages were being thoughly cleaned and the handlers were excellent. I was also glad to see plenty of blue water: the weeds are only on some peripheral areas of the dam.My grandchildren of 3 and 5 loved it.
Its a nice to take kids out and couple outing. There are good restaurants near.
Money well spend with the family. Animals in good condition. Very neat and staff are friendly. Will defnitely visit again. Thank you, keep up the good work.
Was an awesome Heritage day
Fun and exciting place to take the kids for an outing animals are in great condition seal show is something everyone will love boat rides are also available.
The best place to hang out on a Sunday with affordable boat cruise fees.
We had fun there and we wouldnt mind going there every week 😉😉😉
Great because it’s not a zoo but has all there is to see as if it were !
Its a nice place for the whole family. They have lots of snakes. They have other animals too.
All types of animals that you can see...very beautiful
Place is ok, some of the cages were empty, was a bit disappointed as the price you pay you expect to see all or most of the attractions. The place was clean enough. The ferry ride was decent, could have been a bit more cleaner. Though it was a nice chilled cruise. A bit expensive though as this is an additional cost and not included in the steep entrance fee.They do not really have a closing time and decide to close when they feel like it. For us, we were basically thrown out before 5pm as they wanted to close.Parking is a nightmare.I suggest going on a quiet day and not a public holiday or weekend.
Fun and interesting outing for the family with a wide range of snakes and reptiles with some extra non so slimy slithering animals like birds, wild cats - Jaguar was amazingly stunning and the to top it off a ferry cruise on the lake!! Not a bad day outing at all
Wide variety of snakes. Nice and clean considering. Ample bathrooms and the show was nice.
I just love this place next time we take the boat trip
It was great , i really enjoyed watching all the animals there , even tho boats were not allowed i still enjoyed my time there
This was a really amazing place to go to over the long weekend with my family. We really enjoyed the boat ride which lasted 45 mins. We were however surprised to see animals such as lions and tigers Imprisoned into small cages. Ive never been one to support zoos or parks wherein animals are caged up as this defies nature. An animal is supposed to be in the wild, not caged up for the amusement of humans. However, access to the boat rides are only possible once paying the entrance fee to see the animals. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would however advise the public against supporting places of amusement in which animals of any kind are Imprisoned. Your money is what keeps these places functional. The positive aspect of my review is in relation to the boat ride, not seeing the animals in cages.
Awesome experience alot of cool animals very well taken care of just sad to see they are caged up.
It was Amazing ...Fun and Fascinating with my family ...The Fast Ship Experience 💃💃💃💃and Seeing this beautiful happy and energetic Animals🙏🙏...Excellent Service🤗🤗🤗
Great place to spend time with kids
Loved it. Atmosphere and out doors environment is 👌!
What an experience for the kids! They kept asking about the big 5. Been there before but this trip with my kids, got to see other parts of the sanctuary i had never seen before. Wish we could have had a boat ride, next time its on the list!
Very nice place. Boating also good.
Great experience! Speed boat ride is the best.
Beautiful place, very clean and animals are in great condition. Its a must for the kids
Very nice especially the gorillas and lions too much to mention
I just feel terrible for the caged birds and animals.Anyway, the place seems hard hit by Covid19. Not much going on. Feel free to miss it.
Great place for a family outing. Both for kids and adults.
Located perfectly in the old Hartebeespoortdam area. This place offers a great amount of different species and animals for viewing and entertainment. The park could have been much better with some maintenance and changes..
Lovely zoo. Quite big and plenty animals to see. The chimps and meerkats are a must to see as they are very active and spent quite a long time just watching them. Zoo is clean and tidy, toilets were clean. Very nice place to spend the day with the family especially children. No complaints, overalls a very good experience.
Very nice. We enjoyed the animals, snakes and the like. The cages are in excellent condition. Definitely a visit worth.
Beautiful small park with tons of trees.Also offers boat and cruise rides.Some snake and monkeys shows.Overall good outing for a day trip and relaxation.Also a good day trip for families.And at only 1 hour drive from Johannesburg.There is a small cafe for drinks and snacks also.
This place is good for kids and adults. Variety of animals, snacks, birds, fish, lion, tiger and more. They do seal show at 12 and 3, entrance fees 130 for adults and 60 for kids, free parking
Very interesting place to visit. First time I heard a lion roaring and it was just amazing. Good collection of snakes though a few were not available. Was excited to actually see a real anaconda in their collection. Boat rides are also available though didnt get a chance to do one. Great for family outings.
Animals are beautiful.. Unfortunately we got there abit late they were all resting nd asleep
For a non zoo lover this experience was awesome. The whole experience from start to finish. It is spotlessly clean. The animals seem happy and well fed. The staff absolutely charming. Will be back! And very well worth the small fee to get in.
Had a great time viewing a range of animals, birds and snakes. Finished the day with a boat and speed boat ride. Dont forget to drive through the tunnel😍
Love the animals, very well looked after
Nice selection of animals, although I feel like the cage for that magnificent Jaguar is too small 😢
Great day at the park
This is a must vist, but you will need a wbole day at least.
I love this place I can visit this place nonstop
Love the place. Kids love it. Ferry trip was awesome.
I am appreciate that you concern about keep distancing @ the covid time! The show time is great .... my adrenaline rush LOL! THANKS
This is a place we need to support and visit, very nice and the children enjoyed it emergence.If I can give an uplifting critic- to paint arrows on the floor for a suggested way you must walk, like a road map threw the place. but will visit you again soon
Nature is so beautiful... Loved the experience
From snakes to cheetahs and hyenas.Downside is you have to pay entrance again before you can access the waresports/boat rides
Enjoyed our visit, wide variety of snakes and other animals. Watch out for the naughty chimpanzees 🙊🙊
Wow...what can I say. I was there about 10 years ago before this weekend again. They have expanded. Snakes they have a lot! All the animals looks well looked after and their enclosures are clean. It was a lovely experience.
This place is nice, but they must put more snakes because most of the containers written types of Snake but when you check there is nothing
We had a great time.
Really good family outing. Clean, neat and animals in good condition.
Although it was a beautiful day and the service we received was good...some of the animals were frustrated and you could sense they had kennal fever.I wouldve loved to see frozen ice blocks in the cages as it was a scorching hot day, and the turtle enclosure had a dead turtle.
We wanted to cruise but they knew their boat was not cruising they made us pay instead of explaining that there was no boat
Very nice variety of animals. We enjoyed the day out there...
The Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal park has a variety on offer. They also offer water sports and boat cruises. If you get hungry, there is something to eat and drink. Its an ok outing. Enjoy!
Huge animal variety and they seem to be in good health. Fun outing kids and family 👪
Loved everything, except for the smell of the dam and not to much on offer for choice at the food court
This place is awesome...it has swimming pool it has boat big one and fast ones...you need to have functions in the place Ive seen its also available....if u missed lion park around Northwest this place is awesome as they have wild animals around...on the boat I was in the fast one was being driven by malume Sello the guy was so friendly and made our outing super exciting...This place is everything...and wont mind coming back there when um around
This is one of those places that one must visit. The place is very clean and looks well managed. The general workers are very welcoming. There is a wide spectrum of animals like birds, snakes, lizards, cats and monkeys. The water that the animals are exposed to is clean to an extent and there is no foul smell considering how many animals live there.
I have never seen most of the animals here in real life!! To experience such magnificently marvelous animals is just mind blowing!! Id go there everyday if possible!! It is uniquely original, you definitely have to experience it!! The exotic animals are a huge bonus and you can learn so much about wildlife there!!! 🤠
A somewhat dated zoo experience. I have visited this zoo on a number of occasions over the year. I do not know whether its the impact of Covid and/or a general lack of resources that has the zoo looking shabby around the edges. Still, one can get to experience lions, a jaguar, cheetahs, leopards and tigers amongst the animals on display. Children 12 and under pay a slightly lower rate than adults.
This was a lovely time, the zoo is not too big for the little ones to get tired and have all the relevant animals kids most often want to see. The snake and seal show was good, the kids loved it.
Great food in the new mgt restaurant Pizza Republica.... Fresh ingredients used in the food we ordered.
Beautiful place, very clean. Staff very friendly. Animals very well looked after.
Its a good place , I learned about snakes & enjoyed the cruise
Good place
What an amazing experience, really enjoyed it. Would recommend this to all families when in Harties.
Mind blowing
Had such an amazing visit. Even though they have a limited number of animals, their snake + reptile section is to die for. I love the fact that restrooms are easily accessible, plus you could go for a boat ride if wild life is not your scene. I also recommend the snake and seal show, which takes place every weekend and school + public holidays at 12:00pm and 03:00pm.
It is a lovely little zoo. Many animals to see and great for the kids. The snake show and seal show was well handled and entertaining. Unfortunately for us the Dam is not in the best condition and is extremely polluted. We had to wait for the water hyacinth to clear path before the fairy could depart from the dock.
Great place for the entire family
Neat and well kept premises for the animals.Thankyou for looking after the animals
Beautiful animal and snake park, with a massive variety of animal species - snakes, lizards, tortoises of all shapes and sizes, as well as monkeys, birds, and many big cats from Lions to Jaguars to Tigers, to name a few.Very family friendly.The Snake and Seal show is a must-see as well as the Ferry ride that can be taken immediately after. Shows and Ferries are available throughout the day at set times - each Ferry leaves around 15 minutes after the show ends. Note that the Snake and Seal show is free but a ticket needs to be purchased for the Ferry.Tuck shop available near the Ferry ticket booth, and fish food available to feed the fish from the feeding platform.
They have a large variety of animals from bears to jaguars to honey badgers. My only suggestion is that you phone up ahead (especially during the week) to find out if any schools are going to be there because the children scream so much theyll probably give you a headache...
Compact, clean and neat. Park is pretty small, perfect for a morning or afternoon outing. A hit with the kids. Lion, leopard, tiger and jaguar should be reason enough to visit. Noteworthy is the collection of snakes, if you are into that. The seal show is recommended. Will definitely visit again and recommend. Management was not amused when asked if naughty kids may be donated to the monkey exhibits
Kids loved it. Animals well looked after it seems, clean as much as it can be for a zoo..
- Address:1 Scott St, Schoemansville, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa
- Site:http://www.hartbeespoortsnakeanimalpark.co.za/
- Phone:+27 12 253 1162
- Animal park
- Tourist attraction
- Zoo
- Monday:8AM–4:30PM
- Tuesday:8AM–4:30PM
- Wednesday:8AM–4:30PM
- Thursday:8AM–4:30PM
- Friday:8AM–4:30PM
- Saturday:8AM–4:30PM
- Sunday:8AM–4:30PM
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
- Good for kids:Yes
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