Accra Zoo Private Tour: Lions, Monkeys & More

See lions, monkeys and crocodiles without navigating the city yourself

A private tour of Accra Zoo takes 2 to 3 hours and includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide who leads you through enclosures holding lions, antelopes, porcupines, cobs, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys and birds. The zoo is one of the best maintained in the world and combines wildlife viewing with education on conservation. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Accra Zoo and see wildlife

• Drive from hotel to zoo
• Explore various animal species
• Learn about wildlife and conservation

The Experience

The zoo sits just minutes from your hotel, and your guide handles the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle so you skip the navigation. Once inside, the tour moves through a wide range of animal species across the grounds: lions and antelopes in open areas, crocodiles and snakes in dedicated sections, monkeys in their own zones, and birds throughout. The guide speaks English and shapes the pace to what interests you, stopping longer at the animals that catch your attention.

Two to three hours is enough to see the main species and learn how the zoo operates as a conservation site, not just a viewing space. The grounds are well maintained and designed to let you move between sections without backtracking. Your guide can answer questions about the animals' behavior, diet and the zoo's role in protecting these species in Ghana and across the region.

The tour ends with a return to your hotel or residential address. All entry fees and taxes are included in the price, so there are no surprises at the gate.

What’s included

• All entry fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel or residential pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.

Days and timesDaily · 08:30

Ages12 to 80 years · Under 12 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ghana Must Go Tours

Is this one for you?Two to three hours leaves the rest of your day open for other parts of Accra, making this a morning or afternoon stop rather than a full-day commitment. Book this if you want to see the animals and learn about conservation without spending half your day on a single site.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What animals will I see at Accra Zoo on this tour?

The zoo holds lions, antelopes, porcupines, cobs, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys and birds, along with various other mammals, reptiles and flora spread across the grounds. Your guide will take you through the sections that interest you most during the 2 to 3 hour visit.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel or residential pickup and drop-off are included, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The zoo is only a few minutes' drive from central Accra, so the journey is short.

Is there a guide, and what language do they speak?

A live English-speaking guide leads the tour and can answer questions about the animals, their behavior and the zoo's conservation work. The guide adjusts the pace based on what you want to see.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs 2 to 3 hours, which gives you time to see the main animal species and learn about the zoo's role in wildlife protection without spending a full day on site.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 12. The zoo is educational and suitable for families, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or those who are pregnant.