South Africa Bemoans Pretoria Zoo, Peeps Mourn Past Glory After Videos and Pics Show Bad Conditions
- Zooany South Africans took to social media to discuss the state of the Pretoria Zoo, and people had lots to say
- Online users on Twitter complained about how the sanctuary for animals disappointed them when they visited in 2024
- People gave their honest reviews about the Pretoria facility, and it was not looking good for the Gauteng-based zoo
People on social media did not have good things to say about Pretoria Zoo. The location was trending on social media, and many people were sad to see the facility run down.
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The animal sanctuary in Gauteng welcomes visitors, but many people are not sure why. Netizens discussed the videos showing the state of the zoo.
Pretoria Zoo catches heat on X
Online users on Twitter were savage while discussing the zoo in Pretoria. A post showing the interior of the facility went viral with over 800,000 views.
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What is wrong with Pretoria zoo?
Online users complained that the facility was not worth visiting. Peeps complained that there was little to nothing to see in the zoo.
See the post by @leratohoeffele that sparked the conversation below:
SA disappointed by Pretoria zoo
Online users commented on various posts expressing their frustration with the under-equipped zoo. People did not hold back as they gave their honest thoughts.
@kwena commented:
"Visited in 2022, what a disaster. Many animals were sick with open wounds, others looked weak and their habitat looked messy. Yep, animal habit, especially those like zoos need to be kept clean."
@LeratoHoeffele added:
"Exactly! I also remember it as a Great Zoo. We went with my in laws from Germany I was so embarrassed."
@tweetyberdey wrote:
"Friends of mine took their family from overseas there this weekend because it used to be such an awesome zoo, and they were so disappointed to see it in such a state."
@cherylh2707 was upset:
"Went there before Xmas…so disappointed, Pretoria Zoo was once the place to go as it was so up kept! So, so sad what animals are left need homes for their sanity."
@maphokamokutle remarked:
"There's only goats and 1 tired lion."
@LOtheOG exclaimed:
"Bathong! This is so disappointing. How did the best zoo get to this state?"
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