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Best Zoos in Jos

Ranked lists 4 zoos in Jos, Plateau State. Yankari Game Reserve leads with 4.1 stars from 957 Google reviews. Jos Museum and Zoo follows at 3.8 from 486 reviews. We order them by Google rating, number of reviews, review recency and profile detail; paid labels don't buy a higher spot. Expect the order to shift as review counts and ratings change over time.

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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    Photo of Yankari Game Reserve

    Yankari Game Reserve

    77.2/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars957 reviews

    Yankari, Mainamaji 234077, Bauchi, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Natural warm spring water from rock and no cages for wildlife.

    • natural warm spring
    • no cages
    • safari ride
    • human cave
    • no food available
    • baboons
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency49
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Vincent D. ★★★★ : It's an amazing place to see wildlife. No cages!
    • Umar B. ★★★★★ : Yankari game reserve is the best place for tour in Nigeria were all things looks feels natural
  • 2
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    Jos Museum and Zoo

    65.5/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars486 reviews

    1 Museum St, Jos 930105, Plateau, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines a museum with a zoo, craft shops, and a quiet garden.

    • historical artifacts
    • zoo
    • affordable
    • caring staff
    • quiet garden
    • educational
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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume90
    • Review recency41
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment74
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • James O. ★★★★ : A good spot to learn about history and culture. There's really no sight to behold at both the zoo and the Museum, but you can definitely go to just 'see things'.
    • Sam O. ★★★★★ : A bit run down, but the staff really care. Great Artifacts, 100 steps and quiet garden... big fan
  • 3
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    Jos Wildlife Park

    58.3/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars806 reviews

    41 Tudun Wada Rd, Jos 930105, Plateau, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    World Bank-funded rehabilitation project underway to revive the park.

    • wide range of animals
    • construction and renovation
    • tranquil atmosphere
    • dilapidated buildings
    • elephant feeding
    • best visited 5-6pm
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment59
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Zoe H. ★★★★ : Great sight-seeing. Four stars and not five because the animals all appear hungry and the place isn't well maintained with litter everywhere. I also paid a photographer who said he would send me photos and he has not - I don't know if this is a scam or what.
    • Cynnie C. ★★★★★ : The visit was a beautiful experience, but the park's infrastructure showed signs of wear, with dilapidated buildings and security that could be improved. Fortunately, a World Bank-funded rehabilitation project is underway, which I hope will not only enhance the facilities but also lead to an increase in animal numbers and better care for them upon completion.
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    Zoo

    56.3/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars209 reviews

    43 Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos 930105, Plateau, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines zoo with museum, art gallery, and ancient royal palace.

    • accessible location
    • fewer animals
    • beautiful landscape
    • art works
    • ancient palace
    • family friendly
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency42
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment62
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Paul J. ★★★★★ : Good topography, environment management not bad. Fewer animals than anticipated.
    • Mavis H. ★★★★ : beautiful landscape, lesser animals than I expected

Frequently asked questions

Which zoos ranks highest in Jos?

Yankari Game Reserve ranks first with a 4.1 Google rating from 957 reviews, ahead of the other 3 zoos listed here.

How many zoos are listed in Jos?

Ranked currently lists 4 zoos in Jos, Plateau State. The count changes as new businesses are added.

How does Ranked order zoos?

Order is set by Google rating, how many reviews a business has, how recent those reviews are, and how complete its profile is. Featured and Sponsored labels are marked as paid and never move a business up. Ranking position isn't for sale.

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