Included with every ticketArabian Desert Safari
Explore the UAE's native wilderness across 60,000 sqm of golden dunes, spotting Arabian oryx, gazelles and Arabian wolves in their natural habitat.
Journey details
Season 8
Come face to face with incredible wildlife. Explore six themed zones, ride two safari journeys, catch free live presentations and feed the animals with their keepers.
Six zones, one wild day
Wander through six themed zones, each designed around the natural habitats of the animals that live there.
Step into the heart of the African wilderness, home to the world's largest land mammals and Dubai's largest walk-through aviary.
Explore zone
Journey through Asia's tropical rainforests in a pagoda-inspired setting filled with rare species, including the UAE's first Moon Bear exhibit.
Explore zone
Base camp for the Explorer Safari Tour, with big cats, giraffes and the park's busiest feeding schedule.
Explore zone
Discover the UAE's native wildlife on a drive-through safari across golden dunes.
Explore zone
A hands-on zone where children can safely meet, pet and feed friendly farm animals.
Explore zone
A green oasis for picnics, waterbirds, a gentle Pony Walk and a relaxed lunch.
Explore zoneSafari journeys
A short desert drive is included with every ticket. Add the Explorer Safari Tour with the Safari Bundle for a journey across continents.
Included with every ticketExplore the UAE's native wilderness across 60,000 sqm of golden dunes, spotting Arabian oryx, gazelles and Arabian wolves in their natural habitat.
Journey details
Included in the Safari BundleBoard the safari bus for an expedition across continents and get up close with lions, giraffes, hippos and rhinos in wide, open-range habitats.
Journey detailsFree with your ticket
Five presentations every open day, each about 30 minutes long and free with your park ticket.
FreeExplorer Theater, Explorer Village
The Great Sky Festival: toucans, parrots, hornbills and macaws show off their natural talents, from flight to teamwork.
FreeAsian Theater, Asian Village
Dogs, lemurs, otters, coatis and binturongs reveal how each species survives, adapts and supports its ecosystem.
FreeBirds of Prey Square, Asian Village
Owls, eagles and vultures show off sharp senses and soaring flight, and why protecting them matters.
Times can change on the day, so check the board at the park entrance.
Get closer
Feed giraffes, lemurs, macaws and more with our keepers. Add paid encounters when you book, or at the ticket counter on arrival, subject to availability.
AED 20Explorer Village
Come face to face with the tallest residents of the park.
AED 75Lemur Island, African Village
Meet the playful lemurs up close on their island home.
FreeAl Wadi
A gentle guided pony walk for little riders through Al Wadi.
AED 20Kids Farm
Hand-feed the friendly goats, a favourite with young children.
AED 20Explorer Village
Meet the park’s gentle giants and help out at feeding time.
FreeKids Farm
Feed our colourful winged wonders in the Kids Farm aviary.
AED 20Kids Farm
Little ones groom and plait our show-stopping pony.
AED 20Grand Aviary, African Village
Meet our colourful macaws for a vibrant feeding encounter.
FreeAfrican Village
Treat the exotic ducks to their favourite snacks.
AED 20African Village
Watch the cormorants dive for their lunch.
AED 20African Village
Get to know the park’s reptiles with a keeper.
Times can change on the day, so check the board at the park entrance.
By reservation
Rhino and elephant feeding are only available on the Behind the Scenes package: a private guided tour with 5 exclusive backstage experiences alongside our keepers.
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AED 1,450 per group · up to 10 guests
Book Behind the ScenesEvery Saturday
Free hands-on workshops at the Education Centre in African Village, for children aged 6–12.
12:00 PM & 3:00 PMFreeDiscover the importance of animal homes and craft your very own habitat diorama while learning how to protect wildlife and the environment.
12:00 PM & 3:00 PMFreeCelebrate International Gibbon Day by designing awareness posters and building recycled enrichment toys, then watch our gibbons interact with your creations.
12:00 PM & 3:00 PMFreeCelebrate Lemur Day by crafting awareness posters and fun, recycled enrichment toys, then observe our Ring-tailed Lemurs enjoying them.
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Good to know
Every ticket includes all six zones, the 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari, the daily live presentations and the Saturday workshops for young explorers. The Explorer Safari Tour is included in the Safari Bundle, and most animal encounters are paid add-ons.
Birds Kingdom at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Explorer Theater, Explorer Village); Echoes of the Wild at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM (Asian Theater, Asian Village); Birds of Prey at 4:00 PM (Birds of Prey Square, Asian Village). All presentations are free with your park ticket.
Pony Walk, Birds Feeding and Duck Feeding are free. Most paid encounters cost AED 20; Lemur Feeding is AED 75 and Reptile Encounter is AED 20.
Add encounters during the add-ons stage when you buy your park ticket online, or book them at the ticket counter on arrival, subject to availability. Places are limited.
Yes, on the Behind the Scenes package: a 90-minute private guided tour with 5 backstage experiences, including rhino and elephant feeding. It costs AED 1,450 per group of up to 10 guests and starts at 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00 AM, by reservation.
Kids Farm has goat feeding, birds feeding and pony grooming, Al Wadi has the free Pony Walk, and children aged 6–12 can join the free Saturday workshops at the Education Centre in African Village.
