Burgers zoo is the best zoo we have ever been to!

We stopped by here on the way back to the airport in order to pass some time but were shocked at the quality and scale of the place.

The Bush section is a huge undercover tropical paradise with fruit bats, birds and reptiles roaming free amongst the lush vegetation. Instead of concrete walls and barriers you are free to explore along winding paths that feel truly like a slice of the real rainforest. No other place in the world has captured the scene so perfectly.

Leading off the Bush section is the desert undercover area which reminds us of the Mojave desert in California. The cave tunnel that links the two areas transitions from wet to dry and features animals/ insects of the corresponding habitat.

Also off the rainy Bush section is the excellent aquarium which begins at the shoreline and takes you on a journey below the water surface to visit the vibrant corals and fish of the ocean. You get the destinct feeling that you are not just looking at fish in a tank but walking through the ocean.

The mangrove undercover area is another tropical paradise featuring thousands of beautiful butterflies along with sea cows, nesting fish and a really unique presentation of sand crabs that is way more interesting than it sounds.

The Safari section is a huge outdoor area featuring all the big safari animals you would expect inside a huge open area. They have enough room to run and roam which is nice.

There are many more exhibits to explore but these ones described are the best in class for sure. In our opinion Burgers zoo is the best presented zoo in the world. We can't account for the conservation efforts/ breeding programs as we couldn't find much about it in English unfortunately.

Don't be put off by the weather. We made it round on a rainy day without a coat.