Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) had a big announcement to make on Thursday, the official unveiling of the Heritage Foundation Blue Plaque and that The Wilds has been declared a Heritage Site.

Crowds gathered for the special occasion as community members celebrated the announcement.

The project to restore the park, led by Killarney resident James Delaney, sought to revive the park which was neglected for nearly two decades.

Crowds have begun to gather at The Wilds for the announcement that it will become a heritage site @JoburgParksZoo @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/gPBysjU3mU — Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 24, 2019

The new arrival area, which is also being unveiled today, cost R100 000 and was paid for by the local community with stone donated by Roedean School and the design by Martine de la Harpe @JoburgParksZoo @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/fVFZlU3yQ5 — Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 24, 2019

Community members are encouraged to join the Heavyweights by playing drums in celebration of The Wilds becoming a heritage site @JoburgParksZoo @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/3BEFWuW1Ht — Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 24, 2019

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