Munda Wanga Environmental Park, Zoo and wildlife sanctuary in Chilanga, Zambia
Munda Wanga Environmental Park is a combination zoo and botanical garden in Chilanga with enclosures for animals like lions, zebras, and birds alongside garden areas displaying native plants. The facility features marked pathways, picnic areas, and information boards to help visitors identify the different species.
The park began as a private garden in 1950 and opened to visitors in 1972. Over the decades, it established itself as an educational destination for school groups and nature enthusiasts, though some infrastructure shows age in certain areas.
The name Munda Wanga comes from the local language and refers to the wooded hill where the park stands. School groups from Chilanga and Lusaka visit in term time, and the wildlife club programme trains pupils as guides who explain the animals to younger visitors.
The park is located about an hour south of Lusaka and is easily accessible by car with parking available. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, and it is best to visit during daytime hours when staff are present and guided tours can be offered.
The park once housed a specialized center for caring for injured and orphaned animals, and visitors can still hear stories about rescue efforts during guided tours. This commitment to wildlife remains part of the park's identity, though today the focus has shifted more toward education for school groups.
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