crimes and incidents phone 0800 205 005 ... more info fraud and corruption hotline phone 0800 002 587 email ... more info view our fraud prevention booklet latest news the invasivespecies campaign serves to educate residents on the impact of invaders how to identify invasive plants and trees and for communities to become more active . . more news joburg city parks calls on residents not to fell or vandalise trees on roadsides and other public areas at their own discretion . more news jcpz requests all park users to be aware and show consideration for others during peak times in the city s parks . more news this year s hollard jozi urban mtb adventure in partnership with joburg city parks and zoo earned rave reviews from participants . more news masonary illegal removal of trees in johannesburg park user awareness do not overwrite rave reviews for juma next prev building an urban forest follow our quick water wise gardening guide and start saving money while helping to protect the environment . building an urban forest pruning your young tree or shrub will make for a stronger more attractive lower maintenance plant when mature . building an urban forest healthy plants need healthy soil . here s the basic information on soil fertilizers to get you started on sustainable gardening . building an urban forest the media and stakeholders are invited to attend the presentation of the spruit atmp presentaion draft phase 3 report and to provide feedback on the report flagship parks johannesburg city parks and zoo invites you to the launch of national invasive speies week flagship parks a thief is on the loose . pompom is stealing south africa s ecosystems flagship parks water wise gardening pruning your tree or shrub fertilizing your soil invitation invasive species invitation thief is on the loose next prev our zoo the jhb zoo will be hosting howl oween that promises to be lots of scary fun more news to enable us to keep giving you a world class affordable service we ll be charging slightly higher admission fees from 1 july 2016 . more news buy an annual pass and become a member of the joburg zoo family and enjoy unlimited zoo entry plus free parking for a year . more news join us for a fun 5km or 10km run walk through the zoo and help raise funds for the zoo animal hospital more news it s not an everyday phenomenon that you get to meet a siberian tiger cub up close and personal but at the joburg zoo . . more news the johannesburg zoo s 16 crocodiles were let out of their winter hot house and indulged in a lamb carcass their first meal in three months . more news halloween notice of price increase join the joburg zoo family don t overwrite zoo animal hospital run joburg zoo welcomes four new tiger cubs crocodiles at the joburg zoo feast on lamb after three months of hibernation next prev parks and zoo in the newsour services be part of the treevolution be part of the treevolution most of you know that joburg is considered to be one of the biggest man made forests in the world howev ... national science week activitiesschools in johannesburg were treated to a fun filled day of science at the johannesburg botanical gardens environmental education cente ... join the joburg zoo familybuy an annual pass and become a member of the joburg zoo family and enjoy unlimited zoo entry plus free parking for a year . more news joburg 2040 growth and development strategy we are working towards creating a liveable city improving the quality of life of residents helping combat the effects of climate change and in providing space in which people can relax or exercise . this is in line with the city of johannesburg s growth and development strategy gds known as joburg 2040 . find out more maintenance schedules find a cemetery complete our online survey find a park helpful garden hints plant of the month maerua cafra is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to a height of 2 9m depending on the local conditions . more outdoor green gyms our outdoor gyms are hugely popular . find out more and come and join the fun more awards we are very proud of the recognition we receive for our efforts . more campaigns participate in our campaigns and live an environmentally aware and healthy lifestyle within your community . more surveys take a few minutes to tell us what you think of our parks and other open spaces . more education centres our eco centres share information on all things green . more you city parks and zoo events city parks & zoo plan an event weddings festivals company fun days we have beautiful venues for every event . walking trails explore joburg s green areas enjoy our parks and let nature restore body and spirit . botanical garden runners picnickers and kite flyers all make use of this wonderful garden with its open spaces . join us help beautify your neighbourhood get involved in supporting city parks projects . friday sep 30th 00 00 dream school competition sunday oct 16th 00 00 trail at the wilds friday sep 30th 00 00 dream school competition monday oct 17th 00 00 wreath laying in commemoration of rhodes park victims application form for permission to hold an event in a public park . download the form . quick guide to johannesburg city parks and zoo who we are the team what we do major projects capex partnerships community projects information manuals key documents awards our parks find a park walking trails organise an event park safety maintenance schedules street trees cemeteries find a cemetery procedures rates contacts conservation botanical gardens plant of the month trees of the year helpful hints 2010 legacy media room tenders & quotations working with us epwp publications environews brochures events calendar by month events calendar by week