Owerri: See
1 Owerri Zoo (Nekede Zoo). Sits on 10 hectares of reserved forest and houses a large variety of animals including lions, pythons, gorillas, crocodiles, ostriches and monkeys. (updated Jul 2022)
Freedom Square
Chief Uwunna Recreational Park
2 Freedom Square (almost opposite IMO International Conference Center). A place where people have fun and relax. (updated Jun 2021)
3 Imo State Council for Arts and Centre, Mbari Street Ikenegbu Layout Ikenegbu Layout. Repository of the culture, history and tradition of Igbo people. It has sculptures and artefacts in it that tell the story of the Igbo culture. Artistic representations of several deities are among their holdings. (updated Jun 2021)
4 National Museum Owerri. Contains artefacts and history of the Igbo people. (updated Jun 2021)
5 Oguta Lake. A beautiful serene environment, though it was not always peaceful and was the last stand of the Nigerian Civil War called the Biafran War, where the Biafrans surrendered. The garden is popular for picnics and pictures. (updated Jun 2021)
6 Chief Uwunna Recreational Park, Imo State University. A cool recreation park inside the Imo University a good place to relax from a busy day and open to all. It has a central location in the university. (updated Jun 2021)
7 Heroes square (Ojukwu's center), New Owerri. A mini-stadium and statues of past leaders. (updated Jul 2024)
8 Dan Anyiam Stadium, Whetheral road Owerri. Daily. Football field, handball field, basketball field and parking space. (updated Jul 2024)
9 Ahiajoku Convention center, New Owerri. Gallery with stainless steel railings and granite and non-slip floors. (updated Jul 2024)
10 Imo State Government house, Library Bus Stop, Okigwe Rd. The Governor's office, The executive council chamber, the Government house chapel and the press briefing room (updated Jul 2024)
11 Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (CATOL), Cathedral Crescent, Ugwu Orji, Owerri (Drive north from the Government House Roundabout along Okigwe Road past IMSU; the cathedral sits clearly on the hill to your right.), ☏ +2348063828572, owerri_anglican@yahoo.com. Dominating the city skyline with its grand modern architecture, this breathtaking hilltop cathedral features soaring ceilings and vibrant stained-glass windows that come alive during its famously spirited Sunday services. As the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Owerri, it stands as one of the most prominent religious and geographic landmarks in town. (updated Aug 2026)