Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort

While it may seem that the area is saturated in zoological parks, this one is unique in that you can see and interact with monkeys and bush babies, and it is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries globally. Mainly obtained from maladaptive situations where they were kept as pets, the animals can be encountered with a guide who also provides informative background on their situation (and how primates don't make very good pets). Also on site are the cute lemurs.

Peruse succulents here.

Another wild animal park focusing on encounters with white lions and tigers and opportunities to interact with the cubs.

Hiking trail to an apex of the Magaliesburg Range that allows you to see the expanse of the Hartebeespoort Dam area below. Safety is a real issue however due to reports of theft. It is important to book this activity with large groups.

From this area you can witness the breadth of the dam wall holding back the Crocodile River and the river shooting out from the tunnel below the dam to resume its course.

Animal park featuring a great variety of species including lions, tigers and other big cats. Plus chimpanzees and other primates, hyenas, wild dogs, otters, birds and reptiles. Ferry, speed boat, and jet ski rides also available on the lake next to the zoo.