Kinderplaas Zoo Rietfontein — Attraction in Tshwane Ward 53

It is the most pleasant surprise to discover this petting zoo within the city! There is a main artery with taxis right outside the gate! This should make it easy for anyone using public transport. The zoo has a variety of beautiful farm animals ranging from chicks, rabbits and geese to a blue-eyed donkey, goats and an emu! It is paradise for children! With the understanding that it is a farm-style environment, I was disheartened by the poor levels of hygiene. Everything is thick with dust and dirt - and that's just the reception area. It made me feel uneasy. Understandable for animals, but not for a reception area. The physically disabled might find the entrance a challenge, but there is an emergency door that can allow a wheelchair. Don't wear white shoes, especially stilettos - the walkways are muddy. Beyond this, it is a joyful place with interesting bits and bobs from...

What a cute little Zoo. It is a great place to take the kids. There is this donkey that screams for attention. So cute. You can buy food at the counter and feed the animals. There is a little shop where you can buy gifts as well, and there is a braai area where you can host a birthday party. There is bunnies, donkeys, pigs, goats, ducks, chickens, and much much more. This is a must if you are in Pretoria. The kids really love to feed...

The place is old and small. One of the rams/goats attacked the children with its horns repeatedly and there was a big donkey. Our children 3 and 2 years old) were afraid of them, but the farm is too small for the animals to have separate spaces, so they could not avoid the animals they were afraid of. The playground equipment is old, in need of repairs. We left very quickly and were...