The UI Zoo, formally known as University of Ibadan Zoological Garden is one of the oldest and most visited zoos in Nigeria — a favourite for students, tourists, school excursions, and nature lovers. Located inside the University of Ibadan campus, it’s just a short ride from the Main Gate.

This guide shows you how to get to UI zoo.

Where is UI Zoo?

The UI Zoo is located inside the prestigious University of Ibadan.

How to Get to UI Zoo from Anywhere

If you would like to get to the UI Zoological Gardens from anywhere inside Ibadan, just make your way to the University of Ibadan. Once inside UI, find your way to the UI Zoo.

From Challenge to UI Zoo

Challenge – Beere – UI.
UI cabs or buses are those going to Ojoo. Join any and inform the rider you are going to UI.

Driving down, follow the same path. Via Yemetu Adeoyo, Total Gardens, Secretariat, Bodija and UI. Go in through the main gate and make your way to the UI Zoo as described above.

From Iwo Road to UI Zoo

Iwo Road – Iyana Agbowo – UI Main Gate – UI Zoo

From Iwo Road, take a cab to Iyana Agbowo.
Cross to the other side of the express and take a bike, Marwa or cab to UI Main Gate.
From UI Gate, get a cab, Marwa or bike to UI Zoo.

From Apata to UI Zoo

Apata → Dugbe → Mokola → Sango → UI Gate → UI Zoo

From Dugbe, head to Mokola or Sango, then take a cab or bike to UI Main Gate.
Enter the campus and get a ride to the Zoo.

Challenge → Bere → UI Gate → UI Zoo

From Ojoo

Take a bike, cab or Marwa directly to UI Main Gate, then proceed to UI Zoo.

Ojoo → UI Main Gate → UI Zoo.

Summary: From Anywhere in Ibadan to UI Zoo

Wherever you are in Ibadan, your goal is to get to UI Main Gate first. From there, the zoo is inside the campus.

Popular routes:
Iwo Road → Iyana Agbowo → UI Gate → Zoo
Bere → UI Gate → Zoo
Dugbe → Mokola → Sango → UI Gate → Zoo
Agodi Gate → Secretariat → UI Gate → Zoo

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How Much Do They Charge?

There is an access fee to be paid to get into the Zoo.
Adults: ₦1500
Children: ₦1000
There are food and souvenir vendors around that may interest you though.

Final Tips

UI Main Gate is your key landmark. Once you get there, the Zoo is inside the campus and easy to reach by bike, cab or Marwa.
Ask for ‘UI Zoo’ or ‘Zoological Garden’ — locals and campus drivers know the place well.

The Zoo is open to visitors daily, including weekends and public holidays.

Happy exploring!

Official Website: https://ui.edu.ng/content/university-ibadan-zoological-garden

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