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Zoo in Abu Dhabi

The first private zoo in the United Arab Emirates opened in 2008 and has since become a favorite place for family recreation not only for locals, but also for tourists. The zoo in Abu Dhabi is visited every day by many foreign guests who can appreciate here the natural world not only of the surrounding desert. Thanks to the modern organization, dozens of animal species representing the fauna of various continents feel comfortable in the park..

Emirates Park ZOO

The name of the zoo in Abu Dhabi is synonymous with an interesting world in which there is a place for fish and mammals, reptiles and insects. Only the bird kingdom is represented here by almost fifty species, some of which are rare and endangered.
The pride of the organizers of the zoo in the Emirates is the population of flamingos and cranes, and the special attention of visitors is always riveted to the exposition of predators: Siberian tigers and Amur leopards are kept in spacious open-air cages.

Pride and achievement

Among the residents of the zoo in Abu Dhabi is a reticulated giraffe. This amazing mammal is the tallest known animal on the planet and reaches seven meters in height. Zebras and Japanese shikka deer can also be seen in the Giraffe Park.
A special concern of the zoo workers is the modern oceanarium. Almost seven dozen species of marine animals are represented in it in their natural habitat. In the aquarium, you can meet black sharks from Indonesia and see how the coral reef works and what its inhabitants are.
Visitors are no less fond of the department of primates, where several species of four-handed from various parts of the world live..

How to get there?

The address of the zoo is the city of Al Bahia, located 35 km northeast of Abu Dhabi on the highway towards Dubai. Free parking is available for visitors arriving by car.
Public transport is also available for zoo guests. It is easily accessible from Abu Dhabi using buses 200, 202, 2903, 210 and 218, following in the direction of Al Bahia.

Helpful information

The zoo is open all year round. Opening hours:

  • Sunday to Wednesday from 09.00 to 20.00.
  • On other days of the week and holidays - from 09.00 to 21.00.

Entrance fees are AED 30 for adults and AED 20 for children from 2 to 6 years old. For kids, admission is free. Amateur photos can be taken without restrictions.

Services and contacts

On the territory of the Abu Dhabi Zoo, the Emirates Park Resort is located, from the windows and balconies of which you can enjoy magnificent views.
Those who wish to celebrate their birthday can order a special service at the zoo.

Official site - www.emiratesparkzoo.com.

Phone +971 2 563 3100.

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