Port Harcourt Zoo

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Port Harcourt Zoo, Zoological park in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

The state-owned Port Harcourt Zoo contains exhibits of lions, cobras, monkeys, chimpanzees, turtles, crocodiles, and various native bird species.

Military Governor Alfred Diete-Spiff established the Port Harcourt Zoo in 1974, with its official public opening on October 1st, 1975.

The zoo maintains a small museum displaying preserved lions, serving as an educational resource about wildlife conservation for local communities.

Located at Peter Odili Road in Trans Amadi, the zoo operates from 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and until 6:30 PM on weekends.

The facility offers horse rides for visitors and features a children's playground alongside its animal exhibitions and conservation programs.

Location: Rivers State

Location: Port Harcourt

Inception: 1974

Operator: Rivers State Government

GPS coordinates: 4.81111,7.04667

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38

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