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Al Ain Zoo

Nahyan The First Street, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Description

Al Ain Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals including a large number of ungulates such as Arabian antelopes, oryx and gazelles, felines such as the Arabian leopard and lions, rhinos and other exotic species. Several "experiences" are also on offer as well as a safari guided drive in the foothills of the Jebel Hafit range.

Access & Transport

The zoo is located in just south Al Ain city, off Nhayyan Al Awwal St It is a 1h30' and 1h15' drive from the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively

Instructions & Recommendations

Nearby attractions include Al Jahili Fort and the Al Ain Oasis

Meta review

The zoo gets quite a wide range of feedback; most visitors seem to enjoy the reasonable price and large area with better quality enclosures than in other zoos in the country, but many also felt like there should be more sheltered spaces for the animals that look quite tired during the day (because of the heat in the sun) and that there is too much upselling going on with several species only available to see through the various pricey experiences or safari option.

Environmental & Social

The zoo is involved in endangered species breeding programs (such as the Arabian Oryx and the Hirola antelope): https://www.alainzoo.ae/conservation/our-zoo-and-wildlife-conservation. No other environmental information available other than some efforts to reduce the consumption of plastic water containers (from a high baseline)

Conclusion

The zoo makes for a good family half-day excursion but, considering Al Ain's location, we think it is only worth the journey from other UAE locations when combined with other attractions in the area. There are some commandable conservation efforts, but we feel more could be done in terms of enclosures (too exposed to the sun) and that there is too much commercial focus

Key positive

Family friendly option

Wide range of regional ungulate species

Key negative

Could do with more sheltered space and without animals from cold / polar regions

Long drive away from the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Ticket office closes 1h before closing time

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:3h

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday09:00 - 18:00

Thursday09:00 - 18:00

Friday09:00 - 18:00

Saturday09:00 - 18:00

Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
AED 28.35
Adult
13 - 64
AED 28.35
Child
3 - 12
AED 9.45
Infant
0 - 2
AED 0

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