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Treat yourself in our national gardens this Tourism Month

03/09/202403/09/2024

As nature awakens from winter dormancy, offering the promise of warmer, longer days and fresh beginnings. This Tourism Month, South […]

Women and youth leading the way in Natural Capital Accounting

02/09/202405/09/2024

From left to right: Aimee Ginsburg, SANBI Director Biodiversity Mainstreaming; Flora Mokgohloa, DFFE DDG Biodiversity and Conservation; Mukondi Matshusa, DFFE […]

Nature’s True Value: Integrating Biodiversity into National Planning

29/08/2024

South Africa convened its third national forum on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) at Statistics South Africa’s Isibalo House in Pretoria […]

Celebrating Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden collaboration

29/08/202403/09/2024

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) together with the South African National Parks celebrated the milestone of the completion […]

Honouring Charley: a tribute to a life of care, conservation, and education

27/08/2024

Charley, the African elephant, a beloved resident of the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria for over two decades, has […]

Celebrate World Lion Day at National Zoological Garden

10/08/2024

Meet our resilient lion cubs and their inspiring journey As we celebrate World Lion Day today, the National Zoological Garden […]

World’s botanists release ten calls for action for a sustainable future

01/08/202401/08/2024

The Madrid Declaration: XX International Botanical Congress (IBC), 2024 Photos by: David Herraez Garcia More than 3,000 botanists from 95 […]

Charley the elephant to retire from National Zoological Garden

26/07/2024

A charming and charismatic member of the National Zoo community who has entertained, enthralled and educated thousands. Charley, the adult […]

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 […]

South Africa’s Key Biodiversity Areas now live on world database

18/06/202420/06/2024

By Zimkita Mavumengwana In a significant advancement for biodiversity conservation, South Africa has officially identified 263 terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas […]

Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers communities

12/06/202412/06/2024

Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers Traditional Health Practitioners and communities From 13 – 16 May 2024, the South African National […]

Nature’s hidden treasures

28/05/202430/05/2024

Highlights from the 6th annual Student Research Day The 6th Annual Student Research Day held at the South African National […]

An inclusive celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity

27/05/2024

On Wednesday, 22 May, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s Directorate on Biodiversity Evidence in the Gauteng–North West region […]