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Driving into Pretoria CBD from the North via Paul Kruger Street, turning right in Boom street past the Aquarium and the Zoological Gardens only to turn right again in Sisulu Street past the South African Reserve Bank.

. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

As you come down Paul Kruger Street from the north, the large complex on your right is the Pretoria Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the world by land area.

Things visible from the road:
• The zoo entrance gates
• Sections of the aquarium and reptile park
• Tree-covered enclosures and pathways
• Views toward Apies River which runs through the zoo

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2. Pretoria National Aquarium

Just past the zoo section along Boom Street is the aquarium building, which houses freshwater and marine exhibits.

From the street you mainly see:
• The modern aquarium building
• Zoo service entrances
• Parking areas for visitors

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3. Historic Government District

Turning right into Boom Street puts you along the edge of Pretoria’s historic government area. Nearby (a few blocks away) are:
• Kruger House Museum – former home of President Paul Kruger
• Pretoria City Hall – a large sandstone municipal building with a clock tower

You won’t pass directly in front of them but they are only a block or two away.

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4. South African Reserve Bank

When you turn right into Sisulu Street, you pass the large headquarters of the Reserve Bank.

Visible features:
• Tall modern office tower
• Strong security presence
• Public sculpture and landscaped plaza areas

This building is one of the most important financial institutions in the country.