A city that amazes tourists with its modern achievements, there is also a place for classic family entertainment, which has always included zoos. Dubai has its own, and its last global renovation was carried out in 1971. Today this magnificent park is the largest not only in the UAE, but throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and its collection includes rare and endangered species of animals and birds.
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Dubai zoo
The mention of only the name of the Dubai Zoo delights the local kids, because spending a weekend surrounded by smaller brothers is pleasant for a kid in any corner of the world. Here are collected about a thousand animals, representing more than a hundred biological species.
Pride and achievement
The most interesting animals in the Dubai Zoo represent the world of the Socotra Archipelago. These islands in the ocean a few tens of kilometers from the Arabian Peninsula are famous for their unique flora and fauna, and many of the species living on the islands are not found anywhere else on the planet.
Foxes and hyenas, Asiatic lions and jaguars, Amur tigers and Arabian wolves are popular with visitors to the Dubai Zoo. More than four hundred reptiles demonstrate the diverse world of snakes and lizards, and the bird kingdom is represented here by ostriches and golden eagles, parrots and cormorants.
The aviaries of the Dubai Zoo are home to slender giraffes and clumsy hippos, sociable chimpanzees and reclusive crocodiles. Many aviaries are not very suitable for a comfortable existence, and therefore the reconstruction of the zoo is in the immediate plans of the administration.
How to get there?
The exact address of the zoo in Dubai is Jumeirah 1, Dubai, and the shopping center of the same name can serve as a reference point. The nearest metro station is "/>
Useful information
The opening hours of the Dubai Zoo differ slightly in winter and summer:
- From November 1 to February 28, it is open from 10.00 to 17.30.
- From March 1 to October 31 - from 10.00 to 18.00.
Every Tuesday is a day off in the park.
The ticket price is two dirhams, regardless of age and social status. Only children under 2 years old and disabled people have benefits, for whom the entrance to the zoo is free.
Photos with animals can be taken without hindrance, but the administration asks to strictly observe other rules of conduct:
- It is strictly forbidden to feed animals in the park.
- Children under the age of 15 must only be accompanied by an adult at the Dubai Zoo.
- When visiting the park, you should observe the dress code familiar to the Islamic state.
- It is not recommended to touch the plants.
- Failure to comply with cleanliness is punishable by monetary fines.
Zoo phone number +971 4 34 40462.
Zoo in Dubai
