I recently just visited the Zoo in Kano state located on Zoo road not too far from Ado Bayero mall, i took Photos and all of my friends kept complimenting the photos and the animals too because they themselves haven’t really been to a zoo. This zoo is very Big and that’s a huge advantage Kano has(land mass) but we all know Nigeria is very inconsistent when it comes to maintenance. The Zoo is a nice one and have a lot of animals ranging from,A lion,spotted Hyena,Elephant,Giraffe,Antelope,Ostrich,Vultures,Peacocks,Tortoise,some domestic animals,few nocturnal animals,Hippo,Python,Crocodiles e.t.c And the recent rumor of a Lion escaping well it did not leave the Zoo and no one was hurt.

The zoo has a good number of wild life in it's keeping. This zoo has an Hippopotamus and Elephant which is not available most wild life parks I have visited in Nigeria. There was no zoo guide available at the time of my visit so I took the tour of the zoo myself and it was exciting still. The fees are also affordable at N50 for children access and N100 for adults access. It also has a children park with a small number of children play facilities. Snacks and drinks are available to buy on the zoo premises but there was no food shop open on my visit (it was a saturday anyways). I spent about 1 hour and 30 minutes here.

The zoo is a great place. They have a lot of animals compared to other zoos I have visited in other part of the country. However, I noticed some animals without company. For instance the Zebra has been alone for a few months without company and also the Hippo. I feel they should address this. Also there should be better security. There are some kids who roam around and snatch people's phone then run into the bush, three of such kids were following my friend and I, a staff of the zoo quickly came to tell them off and warn us to be careful. He also decided to take us round the whole zoo. I had a splendid time.

Reception at the gate is basic & the pass is just a token, making it easily accessible to the populace. There is also a map of the zoo a few steps away from the entrance which serves as a guide for tourist ✔️ However, the map can only do very little as some of the cages are far apart, & some cages are hardly kempt, not to mention the incommodiousness of it for the animals‍♂️ The zoo is however rich in stock, both wild & domestic, as it also has some local domestic animals on display. I can recall not seeing the king of the jungle though

It was nice visiting this zoo as it seemed to be the most basic thing to do during a short visit to Kano. The entry was cheap at Two Hundred Naira (N200) per head. It is noteworthy that the animals seem to be well fed and cared for as they appeared a lot healthier compared to the animals in some other zoo that I have visited. The guides were also helpful.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Well well well, this is a happy place, it's a serene environment, there's a garden you can sit and let it all out, but the grasses are not well groomed so you might want to watch out ,seats are few, you can go with a mat, don't forget to request for a zoo guide. All in all, you should go to the zoo and stay all day!!! Theres an elephant, a lion , a zebra and other few animals. You can also ride a camel.

This is 2023 for God sake please bring in new animals invest in the zoo we Nigerians make zoo looks boring it's not nice those days children get to know more animals from their book or in the zoo so please invest or sell it's better for all of us thank you
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

I was super impressed with the variety of animals here ranging from crocodiles, bush bucks, lion, zebras, hippopotamus, warthogs, hyenas, gazelles, pythons, monkeys, chimpanzees, giraffes and exotic birds. I really didn’t expect much when we were going. The animals all looked well fed. Entrance fee is 100naira which is less than a dollar.

It's was an amazing experience, viewed lots of animals such as hyena, zebra, ostrich, hipopótamos, different shade of monkeys,giraffe. The zoo is well situated with large scale of land with the presence of trees such mahogany, neem etc. They also have a relaxation center with different sitout point. I had a lot of fun at the zoo.

The zoo is a nice place to be. However, I noticed some of the animals have no partner and this inhibit opportunity for reproduction. If only government will give more attention to that wonderful recreational area for sustainability and value addition. The patronage is on the high side and I appreciate being there.

A fascinating atmosphere, good for picnics and family get together. Abundance of wildlife as well. Different species of monkeys, baboons, hippo, lion, hyenas, elephant, crocodiles and giraffes are available to see.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
No

If you Feeling bored at home this place is nice to have fun with wild animals. I have never seen elephant until i visited this place it is very friendly it throws some things to us though cant reach us because of the distance between us . There is also fresh air i spent a lot of time there. …

It is the Oldest Zoo in Nigeria and maybe the largest. They have an ok mix of a animals. The place looks a bit unkept in some parts, while this in a way mimicks the natural habitat of some of the animals it can discourage less adventurous visitors. The animals are well fed though.

Great Experience and Educating. Wide ranges of animals in there, Lion, elephant, Hippopotamus, Zebra, Giraffe, Monekeys and Baboons, different varieties of birds, Tortoises etc. They could add more members of cat and dog family though. E.g Hyena, Wolf, Fox, Tiger, Panter etc.

The Audu Bako Zoological Garden, also known as the Kano Zoological Park, is a zoological garden located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is one of the oldest and largest zoological gardens in Nigeria, covering an area of approximately 46 hectares.

It was a beautiful experience. Visiting the Kano zoo has always been on my mind, I'm glad I finally did it. If you wish to see wild animals, lovely landscapes and get a quiet place to relax, then you should visit Kano zoo as soon as you can …

It's pleasure to visit kano zoological park I enjoy watching some animal kingdom like Hyena elephant and so much more
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A lot of well fed wild animals, it has this look of a natural jungle, the zoo is so big you'll get tired of walking, it has a wonderful garden for relaxation, an awesome children park to keep your children busy. You should go check it out.

I just loved the experience. I was pressed of time, so I just barely spent 15 minutes, but it was 15 minutes worth the experience. It would be great, however, if the zoo can be revamped to become a major tourist center in Nigeria.

Kano zoological garden is situated along famous old zoo Road kano, it's very serene and lovely place to spend a day there. The place was filled with large numbers of wild animals; Lion, Giraffe, hyena, Elephant to mentions few

I see many wild animals and the zoo has shops around it with different varieties of items like clothes,chicks, internet cafe and soon
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A very nice place for recreation. A detailed description of each animal in their cages, along with their respective scientific binomial nomenclature. Safe for view with young children, it is fun to be here with kids.

We had fun. The place is children friendly. We visited the children's park. Had a tour around the zoo. Saw animals. I had learnt that its the first zoo in west Africa that a Girrafe was able to reproduce in captivity.

The Zoo is located on Zoo Road and it 10 mins drive from Shoprite Ado Bayero Hall. Access/Gate fee at the #100 for adult and #50 for children and corpers with ID card. Kano Zoo is more fun when you go in group.

Kano Zoological Centre is bit awesome but the place experience a shortage of wild animals the only thing am sure you'll enjoy is the echoes of the birds singing and some spot to set up date in their garden.

As a lover of nature, It was a refreshing visit for me. Although most of the animal houses/cages were empty as at 22nd october 2023 that i was there. The elephant in all its glory was my absolute favourite.

It's a fun place to be with family and friends though there's wonder why some animals are kept alone without partners as well as their maintenance, several animals have died due to lack of maintenance.

I stopped by Kano State zoological garden, indeed I was thrilled by the number of animals in the zoo they are alot.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The kano zoo is not really a busy place, has lot of animals, you would be glad you are there anytime you go there
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

It was a nice experience with family and the most interesting part of it is that the gate fee is just #200 Please any time your around Kano do well to visit Kano zoo you will enjoy it I promise you

The environment is so unkept, the distance from one animal to another is far ND no transport system inside.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

The Kano Zoological garden is very well designed, is more attractive when you saw so many Animals here.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

It was my first time of entry there it very big place and nice to view especially when someone is boring at home. But is too dirty and need more fun things or where to buy food snack and so More

Educational institute with leisure and recreation sites, film locations and event centers and much more
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This is a very nice place that is located at 138 Zoo Rd, Gadun , Kano, there are so many animals at that place including lion hyner giraffe and other there is fee intrance which is 200.

The gate fee is cheap (NGN 200). The animals look sick and hungry. The zoo needs to be revamped.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The place is nice but have fewer wild animals......the ones available are mostly singled up
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Not sure

A nice place to go on a weekend, so lively with people. They've got varieties of animals.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

This is a nice place to be as a tourist in Kano State. This place is Located at Zoo Road, Kano. There are different wild life animal like Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Vulture, stork etc.

Is a place you get to see different animal and it a place to take people go for fun
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

I had a very nice time there with my friends and the gate fee was just a token of 200 Naira. There are several animals there in the zoo including lion, hyenas, giraffes,

It's amazing and enjoyable place where people can go with their families and love ones to enjoy the pleasure of the conducive air and see some wild aminals and birds.

This place is excellent you can do picnic here whole day Carry your food and your children’s cycle Lovely place to spend your day here with wild life experience

It was fun me and children enjoyed been there.we're so excited
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The environment is calm and good if you want to admire nature and ease your mind. More animals are needed anyways... When that happens I'll give 5/5 Salammm

It was okay, I was in a hurry though so I didn't get to take much photos it was surreal, I felt like I was in the serengeti national park. #myperception

It’s a big garden but They should care about the animals
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

I love it very much and I will lake to be employed there.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

The Place is Cool but there should be more of Direction Guide Inside to Aid and Guide Tourist and People visiting there
Visited on
Weekend

Nice place... The animals are well taken cared offg...
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A nice place to visit, large space with few animals.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The last time i visit Kano, a friend of mine took me there and we have a pleasant evening in the place. Such a lovely place to hangout.

A great place to live without. I was there
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Cool but always overpopulated. Offers VIP huts and 2 Halls of about 300 seaters capacity each. They've got hostile workers too.

Soothing environment for relaxation!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Very interesting place for sight seeing, u would get to see your favorite Animals, eg giraffe, deers, tigers, hippopotamus etc.

Kano zoo is a nice recreational environment
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

I enjoyed the view of the place and all different kind of animals there, At least the place nice and good to explore thanks.

Amazing experience
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Well structured. But presently lacking in some wild animals such as cheetah, hyena, gorillas, wild dogs and what have you.

Kano zoological garden is one of the best after yankari dam, the weather is very friendly and good atmospheric conditions

It was a wonderful experience
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Good place to visit. They have a wide variety of wildlife. There is room for improvement in terms of infrastructure tho.

Kano has very conducive atmosphere for resting and also when doing research or reading in general.
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Will take better photos on next visit. It was truly a marvellous experience, just what I needed for the weekend.

Fantastic natural domain to hangout when in Kano. A rich safe haven for diverse species of animals and plants.

It's a big place with different types of animals, wild and domestic. Plus garden for recreational activities

The Place is Cool and interesting. Note: Find a Direction Guide Inside to Aid and Guide you when visiting

This is the only zoo have been to with varieties of Animals.. However the environment is not that neat.

One of the oldest in the country and easily one of the most amazing due to the collection of animals.

Pleasant and quite spacey full of trees
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

It a nice place children get to see wild and domestic animals and also lot of toys to play with

Not too many animals , animals were looking famished and weak. Need to clean the animal cages

They have huge lions. Safe zone
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Nice place to visit with family and loved ones entry fee :100 Naira per head as @ Oct 2018

Very nice and comfortable place with less noise,I like it
Visited on
Public holiday

Great collection of animals. The orderliness of the place is good though not very good.

It's a beautiful and big zoo,but it needs more animals.to attract more adventurers

It's very interesting environment, with good route, variety of animals and so on.

Very interesting place with lots of wild animals. You go there to have some funs

It's a zoological garden park with excited animals of different species

It's a very nice place to visit, and have almost all the wild animals

It's a very nice place for sightseeing and so many other things

It's a good place cause it has many things for.live experience

It was peaceful and also nice place for a family to hang out

It is a wonderful place to visit with friends and family.

It's fun and educating
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It was indeed a beautiful experience visiting the zoo

A great place to experience nature. A must visit.

It's Amazing and recreational center for tourism

Its a nice place to be,d animals are so amazing

I also had an experince there it was good.

Amazing place to see different animals

Not bad, been a tourist, I love Kano

It's a great and Fund place to be!

Had a pleasurable experience there

It's was fun and entertaining

Come to Kano zoo an see alot

Very nice place indeed...

I enjoyed their dish.