About Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain Zoo Park is one of the interesting tourist destinations in Dubai that nature and wildlife enthusiasts love to visit. More than 4,000 animals may be seen at the Al Ain Zoo, along with a close-up giraffe feeding event, camel rides, and the warm Elezba petting zoo. The expansive and immaculate zoo is the biggest and most renowned in the area. Sheik Zayed, the late founder of the United Arab Emirates, established the zoo in Al Ain in 1967. Out of care for the environment and wildlife in his native country, he founded the zoo. This enormous zoo was developed as a centre for the protection of endangered species with the goal of establishing natural environments for animals to live in freedom.

There are numerous parks with grassy areas for picnics as well as playgrounds, cafés, and eateries where you may grab something to eat. A train trip of the wildlife region is also available. The Arabian oryx, lions, rhinos, big-horned Barbary sheep, hippos, tigers, and other animals are all housed in some of the clear enclosures that you will see. In addition to a reptile house, an aquarium, a monkey enclosure, and an aviary, the zoo has a sizable cat house. You can go on a safari tour or you can go bird watching with your loved ones.

Book Al Ain Zoo Ticket Offers

The Al Ain Zoo Ticket offers visitors a captivating tour through one of the largest man-made safaris in the world. The pre-purchased Al Ain Zoo ticket enables you to enter the attraction without waiting in line on the day of your visit. Al Ain Zoo Park is a well-known tourist destination in Dubai, and as a result, it receives massive daily visitorship from both foreigners and residents, making the physical counter ticketing process time-consuming. You may easily reserve a ticket for the Al Ain Zoo online from the comfort of your home, making the entire experience convenient and hassle-free with added discounts and customisation.

Entertainment Package
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  • Enjoy the enchanting walk-through lemur exhibit and the world's largest human-made safari which alone covers 215 plus hectares of land

  • Span across 400 hectares and home to 200 species of wildlife at Al Ain Zoo.

  • First Emirati organization to work on protecting endangered species over 50 years.

  • Admire the archeological collection at Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

  • Experience a true family destination and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment with pre-booked Al Ain Zoo tickets.

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Must Know Before You Go
  • No show timings will be altered or postponed for any visitors. You are expected to be on time.
  • Children aged 0-3 can enter for free
  • Children aged between 3-12 years will be charged as per child fare.
  • Kindly carry a Photo Id with you as they need to be produced at the Entrance.
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
  • Feeding of animals should always done on the supervision of zoo staff.
  • For private safari in car upto 6 people can accomodate.
  • All the experiences which are mentioned in DO NOT MISS, are not included in Al Ain zoo ticket price.
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Leisure Safari Tour
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Highlights
  • Enjoy the enchanting walk-through lemur exhibit and the world's largest human-made safari which alone covers 215 plus hectares of land

  • Span across 400 hectares and home to 200 species of wildlife at Al Ain Zoo.

  • First Emirati organization to work on protecting endangered species over 50 years.

  • Admire the archeological collection at Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

  • Experience a true family destination and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment with pre-booked Al Ain Zoo tickets.

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Must Know Before You Go
  • No show timings will be altered or postponed for any visitors. You are expected to be on time.
  • Children aged 0-3 can enter for free
  • Children aged between 3-12 years will be charged as per child fare.
  • Kindly carry a Photo Id with you as they need to be produced at the Entrance.
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
  • Feeding of animals should always done on the supervision of zoo staff.
  • For private safari in car upto 6 people can accomodate.
  • All the experiences which are mentioned in DO NOT MISS, are not included in Al Ain zoo ticket price.
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Private Safari Tour
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Highlights
  • Enjoy the enchanting walk-through lemur exhibit and the world's largest human-made safari which alone covers 215 plus hectares of land

  • Span across 400 hectares and home to 200 species of wildlife at Al Ain Zoo.

  • First Emirati organization to work on protecting endangered species over 50 years.

  • Admire the archeological collection at Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

  • Experience a true family destination and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment with pre-booked Al Ain Zoo tickets.

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Must Know Before You Go
  • No show timings will be altered or postponed for any visitors. You are expected to be on time.
  • Children aged 0-3 can enter for free
  • Children aged between 3-12 years will be charged as per child fare.
  • Kindly carry a Photo Id with you as they need to be produced at the Entrance.
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
  • Feeding of animals should always done on the supervision of zoo staff.
  • For private safari in car upto 6 people can accomodate.
  • All the experiences which are mentioned in DO NOT MISS, are not included in Al Ain zoo ticket price.
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Al Ain Zoo Ticket Variants

Entertainment Package
Entertainment Package

The Entertainment Package of Al Ain Zoo Tickets, you will get a chance to explore the zoo spread over a large area providing shelter to about 4000 animals from various 200 species. You will get to enjoy interacting with the animals in their natural habitat. The Al Ain Zoo Park ticket price includes the admission to the zoo, Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center, and to the Desert World.

Leisure Safari Tour
Leisure Safari Tour

If you are a true wildlife enthusiast then a leisure safari tour Zoo al ain ticket is the best suited for you. With this Al Ain Zoo ticket, you can get the most authentic African Safari Experience in the wilderness taking a 45 minute drive. You will come across a wide range of flora and fauna on the way as well as get a chance to capture some of the stunning shots. The leisure safari tour offers you an entry to the park, desert world, as well as Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

Private Safari Tour
Private Safari Tour

If you are visiting the Al Ain Zoo Dubai along with your family members as well as a group, then it is suggested to go for a private safari tour ticket. The Al Ain Zoo ticket price gives you a chance to head out on a safari experience for about 60 minutes on a SUV vehicle through the natural surroundings of the zoo. With this ticket, you will get a chance to explore the Desert world and Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

Animals to Spot at Al Ain Zoo

The Al Ain Zoo is home to a wide range of animal species making it one of the top favorites to visit for both animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. The park attracts a large number of native and migratory birds, as well as a variety of amazing bird species. It also has a large number of reptiles and mammals. You also have the opportunity to interact with them and engage them in various activities.

Birds
Birds

Al Ain Zoo welcomes a large number of native as well as migratory birds all through the year. In search of a new home with the intention of stability, building nests, and reproducing, numerous birds freely migrate throughout the world in their flocks, flying over a variety of bodies of water, covering great distances, and flying over rocky terrain. Their migration routes create stunning artistic paintings. One of the resting places for these birds is our zoo. Using the natural habitats, numerous migratory bird populations have been observed throughout time at various zoo locations, including the African Safari and the UAE World Desert exhibits.

Mammals
Mammals

The Al Ain Zoo is widely famous among the wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers for being home to about 42 different species of mammals. During your visit to this zoo, you will get to witness the mammals spending time in their natural habitat as well as get a chance to feed them and have close encounters. To make your Instagram family envious, make sure to document their lovely moments.

Reptiles
Reptiles

More than 100 species of reptiles from throughout the world, including turtles, crocodiles, snakes, and lizards, are housed at the Reptile Park's indoor and outdoor exhibits and entertaining walkways. More than 600 animals will live there, and 3,855 square meters of greenery, including 299 trees and more than 200 other plants, will be covered with foliage. Visitors can learn just about everything there is to know about the largest reptiles in the world, such as Komodo dragons, Nile crocodiles, and enormous turtles, by visiting the Reptile Park. Additionally, it gives tourists and kids a fun and instructive opportunity to learn about the conservation initiatives put forth for these fascinating animals outside of their own nation.

Experience Al Ain Zoo Like Never Before

Tug of War with Tiger
Tug of War with Tiger

Tug of War with Tiger is truly one of a kind experience that you will be able to enjoy at the Al Ain Zoo. You will get a chance to have a close encounter with one of the most ferocious and strong animals in the wilderness. You will be assisted by the well experienced tours guides and keepers who will be with you all through the activity. You just need to warm up your muscles and bring the competitive spirit within you.

Penguin Parade
Penguin Parade

Penguins Parade happens to be an interesting experience that is specific to the Al Ain Safari Zoo. You will truly fall in love with the adorable penguins when they happen to come close to you. You will be assisted by our well experienced guides and keepers who will let you know about these species and their behavior in detail. The Penguin Parade will introduce you to a friendly group of penguins and encourage you to interact with these adorable creatures. By giving the penguins food to eat, which prompts them to battle for a bite and lust after more, you can observe the amusing behavior of the birds up close.

Safari Lion’s Feeding
Safari Lion’s Feeding

Safari Lion’s Feeding is truly an interesting experience for all wildlife lovers. You will be traveling in an African Vehicle and you will find the lions roaming around you. This is a thrilling experience that you should choose to embark on. Your pulse will beat quicker on a safari ride where you are accompanied by a pride of lions, not just one, the Boss of the Jungle. You can feed the lions their preferred food even without touching them under the observation of specialists and with the highest level of safety and precaution.

Lemur Walk
Lemur Walk

One of the zoo's most well-known events, the Lemur Walk, features many species of these adorable little creatures roaming about in their natural habitat. The Lemur display is a well-known example of this procedure, where eager visitors may observe these gorgeous animals peacefully go about their daily lives.

Watching Animal Feeding
Watching Animal Feeding

Animal Feeding Session is one of the best one of a kind experiences when you would find your favorite animals being feeded by the keepers and guides with your Al Ain Zoo ticket. You will get to notice how these creatures behave as well as get a chance to feed them on your own.

Wings of the Sahara Show
Wings of the Sahara Show

Wing of the Sahara Show is yet another popular experience that tourists can indulge in the Al Ain Safari Zoo Dubai. You will get a chance to come across some of the most popular birds like eagles, owls, vultures, and falcons. The aviary species will demonstrate their thrilling and amazing skills like flying and hunting to make the show engaging.

Know Before You Book Al Ain Zoo Tickets Dubai

Know Before You Book Al Ain Zoo Tickets Dubai

1.Best time to Visit:The best time to visit Al Ain Safari Zoo Dubai would be from the month of October to the month of April. At this time of the year, the climatic condition remains moderate for outdoor activities in the zoo and it is not much crowded as well.

2. Location and Timings:Location: Nahyan The First St - Sahib Al Ashkar - Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesTimings: 3 PM – 10 pm

3. How to Reach:By Car: In order to reach the Al Ain Zoo, you would need to drive all the way from the city center. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the zoo from Al Ain City.

Things to Do at Al Ain Zoo

The Al Ain Zoo packs in some of the truly enthralling and thrilling things to do such as heading out on a zoo safari or spending time at the Sheik Zayed Desert Learning Centre to know more about the wildlife. You can also get a chance to check out some of your favorite animals grazing in the wilderness or else go ahead to dine out with the lion king. Here, you can check out some of the must do things at the zoo.

Enjoy Al Ain Zoo Safari
Enjoy Al Ain Zoo Safari

The Al Ain Safari is beautifully sculpted out of the desert environment to embrace its pristine surroundings, with the towering background of Jebel Hafeet and a magnificent finger-like extension of the craggy Hajar Mountains. A total of 217 hectares of land at the foot of the mountains will be covered by the safari. The African Safari, the first portion of Al Ain Safari, was inaugurated on April 20, 2016, making it one of the largest man-made safaris in the world at 54.5 hectares. A variety of native African species of plants and animals, such as the Giraffe, White Rhino, and African Lion, have made it their ever-evolving natural home.

Learn at Sheik Zayed Desert Learning Center
Learn at Sheik Zayed Desert Learning Center

One of the biggest draws at Al Ain Zoo is the Sheik Zayed Desert Learning Center. It is a learning center that provides a tonne of interactive multimedia exhibits, and visual materials that showcase the UAE's past, present, and future. The Abu Dhabi Desert across Time, Sheik Zayed Tribute Hall, Abu Dhabi's Living World, People of the Desert, and Looking to the Future are among its five interactive galleries. You will get both English and Arabic-speaking tour guides.

Experience Gazing at Zoo Animals
Experience Gazing at Zoo Animals

Experiencing the animals all around the zoo is truly a great activity that you will love. This is a truly unique feeling to see some of your favorite animals spend their time in their natural habitat. You will get to capture some stunning pictures as well as get a chance to come close and feed them.

Dine in with the King of Jungle
Dine in with the King of Jungle

The zoo's newest exclusive experience, which comes after it on our list, was created to provide visitors a special chance to explore the wild. Visitors can partake in a five-star banquet just meters away from the lions at the "dinner with the lions." A deep enclosure surrounded by an electric fence divides the dining area from the lion exhibit. The lions will get their own portion of meat, so you won't have to worry about them attempting to get at your food. Only adults and children over the age of 12 may schedule this experience, and 48 hours' notice is required.

Feed the Giant Giraffe
Feed the Giant Giraffe

Skip breakfast before visiting the zoo. At the Al Ain Zoo, where Miss Zafrana the giraffe and her lovely family are guests, a sumptuous early-morning buffet is waiting for you. Take a tonne of great pictures while feeding the gorgeous animals. You have the opportunity to interact closely with the creatures. This is a truly great activity that you should not miss out on during your visit to the Al Ain Zoo as it gives you a chance to learn about the behavior of the giant creatures.

Welcome Migratory Birds
Welcome Migratory Birds

After traveling great distances through rocky terrain and diverse bodies of water, various kinds of migrating birds have selected Al Ain Zoo as their new home. Additionally, you may watch as they relocate to the Al Ain Zoo. Numerous migrating birds have been seen making use of the zoo's varied habitats, including the Africa Safari and UAE World Desert Displays. Some of the notable bird species that you would come across in the Al Ain Zoo are Socotra cormorant, sooty gull, yellow-throated sparrow, white-cheeked tern, and a number of predatory birds like osprey and peregrine falcon.

History of Al Ain Zoo?

  • Al Ain Zoo was established in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed, who is considered the Father of the country.
  • The late Sheikh Zayed founded this distinctive wildlife park in the Middle East with the intention of establishing natural ecosystems for animals to survive freely since he had always been interested in the fauna and nature of his native country.
  • Since its establishment, Al Ain Zoo has served as a hub for the conservation of endangered species.
  • In particular, it has been successful in breeding desert antelopes and gazelles, including the Arabian Oryx.
  • The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi, the Northern Rangelands Trust of Kenya, the Edinburgh Zoo, and the Sahara Conservation Fund are just a few of the leading zoo conservation organizations and associations that Al Ain Zoo has forged strategic alliances with.
  • The zoo is also a proud member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria.

Tips for Visiting Al Ain Zoo

Tips for Visiting Al Ain Zoo
  • Make sure that you carry enough drinking water with you to keep yourself hydrated.
  • Always opt for guided tours so that you get a complete tour of the zoo without missing anything.
  • Carry your camera to capture the snaps and videography the eye-catching moments.
  • During your visit to the zoo, you should make sure that you don’t intimidate the creatures as well as cause any harm to them.
  • You should not flash their eyes as they might get irritated and become responsive.
  • You should put on proper walking shoes during your visit as you will be spending a good amount of time exploring the zoo on foot.

FAQs of Al Ain Zoo Ticket

What is special about Al Ain Zoo Dubai?

    The Al Ain Zoo Dubai is considered to be special as it makes for a great family friendly attraction where you can plan to spend time with your loved ones in the wilderness. The zoo is home to more than 400 different animals from varied species. You will come across hippos, rhinos, Arabian oryx, lions, tigers, and many more fascinating creatures during your visit.

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