While today the only physical remains are the abandoned buildings, the zoo has a notable legacy. At one point during its operation, two tahrs, a breed of Himalayan mountain goat, escaped up Table Mountain. These goats bred a significant population which resided upon the mountain. In 2000, the decision was made to control the population through culling due to the environmental damage they caused, and while they are rare, there is still a population of goats on the mountain. Another notable escapee that flourished was the common starling, which can now still be found in South Africa.