Mother’s Day is just nine days away. To honour South Africa’s moms, the Johannesburg Zoo is hosting a special music concert.
Indeed, the iconic zoo – which recently celebrated its 122nd birthday – is going all out to make this commemorative holiday a day to remember for these wonderful women and their families.
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MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The mom-tastic event will be taking place at the zoo’s premises at the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Upper Park Drive in Parkview, Johannesburg.
It will start at 10:00 and end at 16:00 on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
Secure parking is available at Zoo Parkade, Zoo Lake and Upper Park Drive.
Tickets cost R150 for adults; for pensioners and children aged three to 12, it will cost R80. These are available to purchase from www.webtickets.co.za.
MUSICAL WHO’S WHO
According to the City of Johannesburg, the concert line-up at the zoo features a unique blend “from soulful melodies to upbeat pop, from kasi soul to orchestral brilliance.”
Here’s who will be performing at the concert:
- Ami Faku
- Bongi Archi
- Chubby Cheeks
- Giselle Niemand
- LaSauce
- Matthew Mole
- Phoebe Mxgagi
- Richard Cock with the Phoenix Orchestra
- The Soil
GO WILD: MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY
In addition to the concert, your mother also has the opportunity to enjoy the wild wonders that the Johannesburg Zoo has to offer.
Here, she can visit the various animal exhibits, including the “Big 5” and “Animals of the Amazon”, the latter of which features a rare freshwater walk-through aquarium. Or, if she wants to put her feet up, she can relax on the verdant picnic spaces beneath the zoo’s legendary tree canopy.
There’s also an opportunity for you to treat her with gifts you can purchase at on-site market stalls. After all, Mama deserves the best, and these stalls certainly have you covered, from arts and crafts to delicious treats.
So, folks, if you and your family are looking for the perfect way to celebrate the number one lady in your lives, be sure to drop by the Johannesburg Zoo next Saturday!
