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Bloemfontein Zoo

One can also enjoy a day or a sleep over at the Bloemfontein Zoo.Zoo Snoozes are only one of the activities arranged by Friends of the Bloemfontein Zoo.Boyden Observatory, a unique astronomy research and educational centre outside the city, offers public open evenings on certain nights during the year, arranged by the Friends of Boyden Observatory.Groups can also visit the observatory for exclusive evenings on appointment.

National Museum Bloemfontein

The National Museum in the judicial capital of South Africa, known as the city of roses, has as its motto - Curator Hereditatis which means that it regards itself as the custodian of our heritage, which it is in quite a big way.The National Museum in Bloemfontein has been in existence since 1877, when it began collecting and displaying rarities from around the world.Today the museum focuses on natural history and cultural history sciences, as well as art, and it has established some important collections.The palaeontology / anthropology and archaeology section is probably one of the more interesting areas of the museum - it takes us back to what our world must have been like millions of years ago.The museum has an extensive collection of fossils and archaeological material that includes the Florisbad Skull, one of the largest known dinosaurs.There is an ethnological section too, with fascinating displays on the Bushmen, and a replica of a Victorian Bloemfontein street scene.Even the museum’s restaurant is Victorian-style, whilst the shop offers a range of curios and gifts from which to choose.

Sand du Plessis Theatre

Completed in 1985 at a cost of over R60 million, the Sand du Plessis complex is one of the most modern theatres in the world.The facade features massive glass panels; and works of art form part of the decor.Throughout the year, the theatre is the venue for opera, ballet, drama and music performances.

Soetdoring Dam Nature Reserve

Soetdoring Nature Reserve has two entrances.The eastern entrance is at the Modder River on the Bloemfontein / Bultfontein road (R700).Here visitors enjoy angling, pic-nicing and game viewing. Braai (BBQ) facilities are located along the river and the dam.The Modder River entrance is at the eastern boundary and runs through the 7 500 ha reserve before entering the Krugersdrift Dam which forms the western boundary.Gemsbok have found sanctuary here, along with eland, springbok, blesbok, black wildebeest, zebra and red hartebeest that roam the open plains of the Soetdoring nature reserve, while impala and kudu may be encountered in the riverine bush. Steenbok, duiker and mountain reedbuck have been here since the days this was farmland.

Anglo Boer War Museum and Battlefields

There is no need to drive to KwaZulu Natal if you are in Bloemfontein and are interested in the Anglo Boer war.There are plenty of battlefield sites around the Bloemfontein area and good place to start is the Anglo-Boer War Museum on Monument Road.It is believed that this museum is the only one in the world dedicated to the Anglo Boer War and along with displays of the war that continued from 1899 to 1902, there is also a Women’s Memorial.The museum staff are very knowledgeable and will give directions to battlefield sites.Opening hours Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 16h30.Saturday from 10h00 to 17h00.Sunday from 14h00 to 17h00.Public holidays from 09h00 to 17h00.Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

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