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Mefou National Park is situated around one hour from the centre of Yaounde. It contains 1044 hectares of forest. At present we have eight electrified enclosures housing Chimps, Gorillas, Baboons, and various species of monkeys. Mefou is the perfect setting for visitors to see Cameroon's unique wildlife in a natural environment.

  Quick links: Mvog Betsi zoo

  • About the zoo
  • The staff
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  • Getting there
  • Zoo animals
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    About the ZOO


    In the heart of Yaounde, the Mvog-Betsi Zoo is home to CWAF's large collection of primates.
    Run by CWAF in conjunction with MINEF, the Cameroon Ministry for the Environment and Forests, Mvog Betsi is also home to some of Cameroon's big cats, reptiles and birds of prey.


    Zoo animals

    Although the animals we keep at mvog betsi zoo change regularly, at the time of writing here are the animals you can see. Click on their species for more information and pictures:
  • baboon
  • drill
  • chimpanzee
  • grey cheeked mangabey
  • mandrill
  • tantalus monkey
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  • patas monkey
  • de brazzas monkey
  • putty nosed monkey
  • red capped mangabey
  • agile mangabey

    • Getting There
    The zoo is situated on the Rue Ombga in Mvog Betsi, just off the Bissoga 7004.

    Click on the image below for more information how to get there.

    Staff

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