Jamala’s 10th Birthday
Jamala Accommodation Specials:
20% off the 2nd night or the 2nd room!
Enjoy 20% off when you book a second night or a second room!
20% off short-notice stays!
Book a last-minute getaway and enjoy 20% off!
Open days – A View of Jamala!
Jamala Open Day
• Limited opportunity to see inside Jamala Wildlife Lodge before you book
• 45 minute guided tour of the lounge and dining areas, including artworks from Africa.
• See inside a uShaka Lodge Room, a Jungle Bungalow and a Giraffe Treehouse
• Book a room on the day of the tour to receive 20% discount and an additional extra guided zoo tour!
• Tour cost $15pp or $10pp for zoo members – monies raised donated to animal welfare!
Limited spots – call 0262 878 444 to book
Celebrations at the Zoo:
Activities & prizes every day – win a night at Jamala
Every day during May there will be prizes and giveaways for zoo members and zoo visitors!
Prizes include a night at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, tours, animal encounters and gift shop vouchers.
See more under Treasure Hunts and Extra Member Benefits below.
Special animal action and keeper talks
- Keeper talks at animal habitats
- World Animal Weeks with collectible badges, information sheets, and special enrichment activities
- 1pm Sat 3rd May – Fri 9th May: WORLD KOALA WEEK (J16 on your map)
Dinosaur & animal mascots roaming the zoo
See the Roving Dinosaur or the Lion and Animal Mascots on weekends in May.
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th May: Lion and Mascots, 1–2:30pm @ Rhino Bistro Viewing Park
Sat 10th & Sun 11th May: Wandering Dinosaurs, 1–2:30pm @ Fern Gully (L8 on map)
Treasure hunts, quizzes & kid’s birthday specials
Every day in May enjoy a Treasure Hunt or an Animal Quiz with great prizes!
Treasure Hunt: Sat 3rd – Fri 9th May – Find cutouts spelling a secret word. Submit entries at zoo exits.
Animal Quiz: Sat 10th – Fri 16th May – Answer animal questions from signs around the zoo.
- Daily prize: $20 Gift Shop voucher
- Weekly prize: Animal encounter + zoo entry for 1 adult & 1 child*
- Lucky Door: Daily $20 voucher & weekly Awesome Roarsome Tour
- Big Birthday Prize: Entry goes into draw for a night at uShaka Lodge
- Extra Member Draw: All zoo-visiting members in May entered to win
Kid’s Birthday Parties: Book during May (for any 2025 date) to receive 10% off. Online discount applied automatically. *Others pay standard rates.
Wagyu Beef BBQs and weekly bistro specials
Try our Wagyu Beef Sausage Sandwiches or Burgers at special prices every Sat & Sun from 12–2pm at the Rhino Bistro Viewing Park BBQs.
Extra member benefits – Become a Member!
Enjoy exclusive member benefits including group meet-ups and entry into a members-only draw to win a night at Jamala Wildlife Lodge!
Mother’s Day breakfast at the Rhino Bistro! Book here for Sunday 11th May!
Members Get-togethers – opportunities to share a tea or coffee and cake with other members! This month:
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- Seniors Day – for our senior members without the grandkids! Wednesday 7th May, 9.30 – 10.30am
- Couples Day – with or without the kids! Saturday 17th May, 9.30am – 10.30am
- Singles Day – with or without the kids! Friday 23rd May, 9.30 – 10.30am
- Grandparents Day – bring the grandkids! Tuesday 27th, 9.30 – 10.30am
Cubs Club – after school activities for primary school kids! This month, celebrate World Otter Day! Starting at 4.15pm on Tuesday 6 May, no bookings are required!
Member’s birthday cake – this Sunday the 4th May, enjoy it with a Wagyu Burger or Wagyu sausage sandwich!
