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Best Educational Activities in Johannesburg

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Lion & Safari Park in Broederstroom is the place where you can encounter lions, antelopes, wild dogs, hyenas and many more. The major feature of this park is that it serves as home to both herbivores and carnivores indigenous to Africa. The lions are enclosed in a high-security area while the greater park area is home to animals. Take a safari tour to interact with the rare white lions, spotted hyena, Cape wild dog, South African cheetah and black-backed jackal. Moreover, under careful supervision, you can capture photographs with lion cubs.

The Cradle of Humankind is a pre-historic site like no other on Earth. Spread across over 18210.85 hectares (45,000 acres), the site is listed as a World Heritage Site because of the findings. The land is a maze of limestone caves where scientists have found many fossils and remains dating back to prehistoric times. The site has an abundance of dolomite, a type of rock formation, that helps with the formation of caves and fossils. Here excavations have found proof of human evolution and life. Among the 200 and more caves, there are around 13 sites where significant fossils have been found. Among the findings are tools made and used by humans at that time and remains of extinct animals. Some of the fossils are approximately 3 million years old and this site is said to have some of the oldest fossils ever found. The Mrs. Ples and Taung remains were found here at this site. Both the remains are significant findings and nothing like it has ever been found before.

Featuring park-like surrounds, the Johannesburg Zoo offers a glimpse at over 3,000 animal species. Night-time tours are also offered, giving a fascinating show of the nocturnal behavior of many residents. ‘Behind-the-scenes' tours offer a chance to witness first-hand, the goings-on in a typical zoo such as the feeding and cleaning routines the public seldom see. Children's' birthday parties are hosted (book in advance) and a restaurant/tea garden is open during all normal visiting hours. An approximate time of four hours is required in order to view all the exhibits.

Situated just outside Krugersdorp, and a 30-minute drive from the Johannesburg Central Business District, this reserve caters for day visitors, stay-over guests and conference delegates. Lion, rhino, giraffe, buffalo, hippo and a host of other species inhabit the reserve. A snack kiosk serves light meals. There are also picnic areas and swimming pools. The conference rooms and the Ngonyama Lion Lodge and Conference Centre include a restaurant and ladies cocktail lounge.

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