Abstract: Background and Objective: Poor hygienic practices are associated with the transmission of zoonotic organisms and risk of infection is high among children and other high risk group in close proximity to animals especially those in captives like the Zoos. This study was designed to assess the possibility of exposure to Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) that may be acquired from animals around the Zoological Garden. Materials and Methods: Soil samples were collected from 13 different locations around the Zoological Garden between June and August, 2017. The collected samples were examined for the presence of parasites' eggs/larvae using modified Baermann technique and simple floatation technique. Different questionnaires were administered to the zookeepers and visitors of the zoo to obtain information on the eating and hand washing behaviours as well as other risk related activities carried out in the garden. Results: Out of the 156 samples collected there was a contamination rate of 98.7%. The STH egg/larvae load recorded per 10 g of soil were Ascaris (541), hookworm (1161) and Strongyloides (863). The main dumping site had the highest intensity of parasites out of the 13 locations. Questionnaires administered showed that 56% of zookeepers displayed good hand washing habits and 63.4% of visitors also displayed good hand washing habits. A total of 101 (80.8%) visitors to the Zoo Garden ate in the garden out of which 36.6% did not wash their hands before eating. Conclusion: Prevalence and intensity of STH observed in the Zoological Garden was significantly high posing a risk of STH transmission to people. Therefore, there is a need for adequate intervention and regular health talks to sensitize visitors particularly to the risk of exposure to zoonotic organisms.