Media statements

National Zoological Garden Facilities Enhancement Progress

26/07/2024

The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria is pleased to announce significant progress in its ongoing facility enhancement project, with […]

Kirstenbosch remains open for visitors

30/04/2024

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has announced today, 30 April 2024, that the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains […]

Ecological infrastructure’s role in water security

29/03/202429/03/2024

Unlocking the Liquid Ledger: Ecological Infrastructure’s role in water security In South Africa, where water scarcity poses a significant challenge […]

SANBI unveils gardens membership scheme

13/03/202415/03/2024

Inviting a diversity of South Africans in; making the National Gardens accessible and more affordable; inviting people to co-invest in […]

Minister Creecy launches the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions in SA

08/03/2024

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, launches the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions and their […]

SANBI responds to reports on the state of the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria

09/01/202409/01/2024

SANBI notes the reports on the state of the National Zoological Garden (NZG). The NZG has been on a facilities […]

Visit our national botanical gardens this summer

12/12/202312/12/2023

‘Good for the body. Very good for the soul’ The 11 national botanical gardens across South Africa are inviting people […]

The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are back

24/11/202301/12/2023

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town kicks off its 2023/2024 series of Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday, December 3 […]

Kirstenbosch named best botanical garden in Africa

04/11/202304/11/2023

‘… a beautiful space to relax and explore the bounties of South Africa’s biodiversity’ The World Luxury Travel Awards has […]

SANBI welcomes IUCN’s statement on importance of botanic and zoological gardens

24/10/202324/10/2023

SANBI celebrates IUCN affirmation that zoological and botanical gardens are powerful conservation resources SANBI chief executive Shonisani Munzhedzi: “This is […]