Transvaal Museum

The Transvaal Museum is one of the best and oldest natural history museums in South Africa, with wonderful interactive displays, a cleverly designed walk through the story of evolution, and a great dinosaur skeleton outside ' always a hit with the kids. The museum has vast collections, both zoological and paleontological.

Tel: 012 322 7632

Address: Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria Central

Website: www.nfi.org.za

Bester Birds and Animals

Bester Birds and Animals Zoo Park breeds exotic birds and animals. It is open to the public and offers fun kids' parties.

Tel: 012 807 2574

Address: 44 Simon Vermooten Road, Willow Glen
Email: zoo@besterbirdsanimals.co.za

Website: www.besterbirdsanimals.co.za

Babbelbox Children's Theatre

Babbelbox children's theatre is the home of kids' entertainment, where fairytales come to life, with wonderful interactive shows in both English and Afrikaans.

Tel: 012 997 7907

Address: Wekker Road, Moreletapark

Email: babbelbox@stof.co.za

Website: www.babbelbox.co.za

Kolonnade Ice Rink

Experience the speed and exhilaration of an Olympic-size ice-rink, the only one of its kind in Pretoria.

Tel: 012 548 1902

Address: Kolonnade Centre, Zambesi Drive, Montana Park

Website: www.kolonnadecentre.co.za

Wacki Warehouse Kiddies Play Park

A huge and exciting children's indoor play park, with an incredible range of activities to keep the kids entertained all day long. Particularly great for birthday parties.

Tel: 012 665 5211

Address: Centurion Value World, Highveld, Centurion

Website: www.wackiwarehouse.co.za

National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

The Pretoria Zoo, as it's more commonly known, is the largest in the country and the only zoo with national status. There's a huge collection of animals, great walks, and a cable car that traverses the length of the zoo, allowing you to see all the animals from up above.

Tel: 012 328 3265 or 012 328 6020

Address: 232 Boom Street CBD

Website: www.zoo.ac.za

Wonderboom Nature Reserve

Lying north of Pretoria and straddling the Magaliesberg mountains, the Wonderboom Nature Reserve is a stunning and tranquil 200-hectare reserve. Its massive wonderboom fig tree is over 1 000 years old, and legend has it that it grew this big because the chief of an indigenous tribe lies buried beneath its roots.

Tel: 012 543 0918

Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary offers visitors a good opportunity to see some of the more common birds up close. The sanctuary is a great place for a Sunday afternoon family outing or a short tranquil walk. Around 170 species have been recorded and birders will see around 40 species in a short morning visit.

Tel: 012 313 7911
Address: Boshoff Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk

Website: www.sabirding.co.za