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Accra Zoo: A haven in a cosmopolitan metropolis

Accra Zoo

One place, which qualifies without doubt to be referred to as a haven in Cosmopolitan Accra, with the hustle and bustle of city life, is the Accra Zoo. Located at the Achimota Forest, the zoo has a naturally fresh atmosphere with soothing air that greets one’s presence with a serene, clean, and safe environment, not […]

Accra Zoo officially opened

Accra Zoo officially opened

By Clara Mlano It’s been about four months of closure following the invasion and attack of an intruder by lions. The Accra Zoo has officially reopened ahead of the festive season. Tourists and patrons can now enjoy nature with the animals there. Opening the Zoo to the general public, the Minister for Lands and Natural […]

Accra zoo to re-open soon – Benito Owusu-Bio

accra zoo

By Felix Coffie After few weeks of closure of the Accra Zoo, following Police investigations into the Lion – intruder case, the zoo will be re-opened to the public. A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Benito Owusu-Bio, says preparations are underway to re-open the zoo to the public as soon as practicable. Mr. […]

Accra Zoo does not have CCTV cameras yet – Forestry Commission 

accra zoo

By Nana Ama Gyapong The Manager of Corporate Affairs at the Forestry Commission, Mrs Joyce Kwafo Ofori, has revealed that the Accra Zoo does not have CCTV cameras to determine who goes in and out of the zoo yet. She made this revelation during a phone interview on GTV’s Breakfast show on Monday, August 29. […]

Police begin investigation into death of man at Accra Zoo

The Police have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was allegedly attacked by one of the lions at the Accra Zoo. The victim who is yet to be identified was found dead in the lion enclosure of the zoo yesterday. A statement by the police, said after the necessary […]