The incredible web of connection

23 May 2025 - Wits University

From stinkbug pizzas to slithering snakes, the annual Yebo Gogga exhibition was a hit.

The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences hosted the annual Yebo Gogga exhibition from 14 to 18 May 2025. This year’s exhibition was themed ’connections’. Visitors of all ages encountered and experienced creatures and explored ecosystems to learn how all life systems are linked and support each other. Predator or prey, rival or ally—success or survival depends on the conditions at play.

Yebo Gogga is a unique annual event that brings fauna and flora together under one roof at the Oppenheimer Life Sciences Building at Wits University. Every year the theme of the exhibition changes to reveal interesting information about the inhabitants of our planet. The shows are tailor-made by experts and exhibitors, making it a fun and educational experience for kids and nature lovers of all ages.

Since its inception in 1997 Yebo Gogga has enthralled thousands of Gauteng school children. and nature lovers flock to Wits University for the experience. The interactive exhibition provides an educational and social outreach service to the Gauteng community by addressing shortfalls in teaching life sciences at schools. Through exciting exhibits of live creatures and plants, presented in an interactive, thematic framework, learners enjoy a stimulating educational experience that is not encountered in the classroom. 

Follow the Wits University webpages for an update of future Yebo Gogga dates or to find out how your school can be part of this exciting experience.