Tygerberg Zoo was a 24-hectare (59-acre) zoo near Stellenbosch, South Africa, which was the only zoo in the Western Cape province and the closest to Cape Town. Established in 1979, it was privately run, operated for 33 years, and closed in 2012. It was "once a major tourist attraction and a hot spot for school educational outings" according to Cape Times coverage of its closure. Featured animals included chimpanzees and tigers, lions, and cheetahs. The zoo had 160 bird species and 63 reptile species, and "specialised in breeding rare and endangered animals." The zoo was notable for its breeding successes, including the 1998 birth of "the world's tiniest tortoise", a baby Namaqua speckled.
Tygerberg Zoo is located in South Africa. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude -33.7669 and longitude 18.7151.
The zoo was established in 1979, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo in from Cape Town, South Africa... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in South Africa.
