Hartebeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park, Johannesburg

I visited the zoo in the 70s and it was bad and cramped then. Surprised to see it's still 'operational'. The hyena (then) was boxed in. Sad. very sad.

I felt very sorry for the animals, seeing them in such small cages. It's very unnatural to have lions and tigers and leopards in such very small cages. Those poor animals don't even have grass to walk on.

If the Harties Zoo is such a bad place why does your wonderful SPCA give Jack Seale certificates of excellence?Why does he have the best Vets in the World looking after his animals?Why did Carte Blanche have to apologise for their false accusations?Why is Jack involved and responsible for breeding and the rehabilitation of endangered animals?It's people like you that want to close the zoo down that will cause animals to go extinct.Catch a wake up!

I was really upset and argry when I saw how the animals are in small cramped cages, there is no room for them to roam free. These are wild animals and they are being kept in tiny cages. It is disgusting and something neess to be done about this!

i have been going there for many many years, and yes the animals are cramped up and the cages stink,lets help them, insted of shutting down the zoo,and removing all the animals that was born there,lets help Jack Seal to revamp the place, like giving donations,if enybody powerfull enough can help me and all the animals please let me know at

I didn't like anything about this disgusting excuse for an animal park! I am reporting these people and getting together as many people as possible to close down JACK SEALE! He should be locked up in a cage without water: the way he's treating those animals right now! And shame on you people for supporting him! You're just as sick and twisted as him!!!

I have been to the dam like, a gizillion times with my uncle. Once to the snake and animal park, it is smaller than the Pretoria Zoo, but I know it is worth every cent (or rand) Do yourselfs a favour: visit the Hartbeespoort dam Snake and Animal park Baywatch Dude

all the animals because most of the animals we do not see every day the children will enjoy it alot and i love the tigers and the where the best to see. there is also a big lion and all the different birds please go and see the place. you need to see the place because words can not say must because if i can have my way i will be there every weekend keep up the good work

Great to go for a Sunday outing if you live in the area. Great variety of snakes and other animals. The Atmosphere is great and one feels like one is on Holiday.

Its a great place I live close to it, harties is a nice plave for tourist. Great view of the damb. Snake park is nice Great place for a family to spend a day together. Love harties alot