Zoo Park, Public park in central Windhoek, Namibia
Zoo Park extends along Independence Avenue with a pond, children's playground, and an open-air theatre surrounded by landscaped gardens and trees.
German colonial authorities established the area in 1897 to commemorate soldiers who died during conflicts with Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi.
A stone column sculpture by Namibian artist Dorte Berner marks the location where prehistoric elephant remains from 5,000 to 20,000 years ago were found.
The park offers free entry to visitors and includes facilities for picnicking, walking paths, and the historic Cafe Zoo established in 1916.
Between 1960 and 1963, the entire park underwent reconstruction to accommodate the expansion of Independence Avenue and Fidel Castro Street.
GPS coordinates: -22.56724,17.08515
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:41
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3.1 km
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Outjo-Museum
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Moltkeblick
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Look-Out Post
3.2 km
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Grave of John Ludwig
2.6 km
Elisabeth House
799 m
War Memorial
29 m
Ten-man House
906 m
Old German School Building
2.7 km
Relics of prehistoric elephant
0 m
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