The Accra Zoo was set up by the first President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as a private menagerie in the early 1960s and was opened to the public after his overthrow in 1966. The zoo houses many birds and animals endemic to Eastern Africa.
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa created Animal World at the Emerald Safari Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark. It is a game park and a zoo that houses a variety of animals, such as rhinos, buffaloes and hippos.
Bangre-Weoogo is an urban reserve located in Zone du Bois. The park boasts rich vegetation and houses various species, including endangered ones. The park is also considered a sacred forest and used to be the site of religious rituals.
The Benghazi Zoo, also known as al-Bosco, is a combination of a zoo and a small theme park with various electric rides. Animals on exhibit include wild cats, primates, elephants and giraffes.
Bester Birds and Animals Zoo Park was originally a bird breeding park, but expanded to breed, import and export rare animals and reptiles. There are various exotic birds, reptiles and animals on display.