Al Ain Zoo Tickets Highlights
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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
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Span across 400 hectares and home to 200 species of wildlife at Al Ain Zoo.
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First Emirati organization to work on protecting endangered species over 50 years.
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Admire the archeological collection at Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.
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Experience a true family destination and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment with pre-booked Al Ain Zoo tickets.
Al Ain Zoo Tickets Overview
Operating Hours: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
About Al Ain Zoo:
Visit the great family-friendly attraction in the green city, Al Ain Zoo. It stands as a beautiful and safe home to more than 4000 animals of different kinds including Arabian oryx, rhinos, hippos, tigers, lions, and many more.
The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, housed in the zoo in a beautiful building boasting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, is a fantastic place to learn more about the UAE's natural environment. Be sure to check out the zoo’s very recent addition, Al Ain Safari, which alone covers 215 plus hectares of land, remarkably representing one of the world’s most legendary ecosystems.
About The Activity:
VISIT THE ANIMALS AT THE AL AIN ZOO:
- Mammals: From herbivores like the Barbary sheep and gazelles to your favorite big cats like the lion, jaguar, and cheetah, there are loads to see at the Al Ain Zoo. Apart from the mentioned big cats, visitors can look forward to spotting pumas, the Arabian leopard, South African cheetah, and even an African white lion.
- Birds: The Steppe eagle looks as magnificent in person as it does in a nature documentary. And you can see it live at the Al Ain Zoo, as well as another indigenous bird of prey — the desert eagle owl. Other exotic feathered creatures at the zoo include two species of flamingos, cockatoos, and flightless emu.
- Reptiles: Spot turtles and tortoises in enclosures that mimic their natural habitats like the Aldabra giant tortoise. And a visit to the zoo isn’t complete without a trip to the crocodile enclosure where the magnificent Nile crocodile is the star attraction.
EXPLORE THE SHEIKH ZAYED DESERT LEARNING CENTER:
- It is an educational facility that offers loads of interactive exhibits, multimedia, and visual materials which display the past, present, and future of the UAE. It has five interactive galleries which include the Sheikh Zayed Tribute Hall, Abu Dhabi Desert over Time, Abu Dhabi’s Living World, People of the Desert, and Looking to the Future.
EXPERIENCES AT THE AL AIN ZOO:
- Children's Zoo: Located right near the Asian Habitat, the Children’s Zoo has petting zones and bird feeding stations where the kids get to interact with the animals. They can also hop onto a horse, a camel, or a pony for a ride!
- Wings of the Sahara Show: Timing: 6:00 pm, enjoy our popular birds of prey show and be dazzled as falcons, eagles, owls, and vultures demonstrate their thrilling flying and hunting skills in an engaging show. Watch out…they will fly just over your head! Don’t miss the photo opportunity with the birds immediately after the end of the show
- Cheetah Run: Timing: 4:00 pm(Friday & Saturday), enjoy watching our champions Cleo, Nazik & Firas race for that gold championship title in a wild competition during the Cheetah run.
- Watching Animal Feeding: Between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, all the feeding sessions at the Al Ain Zoo are free of cost. However, the show timings are subject to change or cancellation, so do make sure to contact the zoo beforehand if you are planning to visit just to watch the shows.
SAFARI EXPERIENCE AT THE ZOO:
- The Al Ain Safari is a journey of natural discovery that captivates the imagination of its visitors, both young and old.
- Guests may encounter iconic BIG 5 animals like African lion and white rhino and they may even get to feed a giraffe
- . Importantly they will also have a chance to learn from their Safari Guides about the fascinations of lesser known, yet no less intriguing and distinct species like the charismatic Zebra, ungainly Wildebeest or the elegant Springbok gazelle.
Do Not Miss:
- Budgie Feeding - Timing: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, at Children's Zoo.
- Giraffe Feeding - Timing: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm, at Giraffe Feeding Station.
- Parrot Show - Timing: 4:30 pm(available only on Friday), at Parrot Tent.
- Lemur Experience - Enjoy a walk in the lemur exhibit at the Al Ain Zoo. Get a closer look at these interesting animals.
How to reach Al Ain Zoo?
- From Dubai: The location is approx 130 km and it is easily reachable through car/taxi via Al Ain - Dubai Rd/E66.
- From Abu Dhabi: Take line 990 bus from Al Ain - Tawam Hospital to Al Ain - Zoo.
Note:
- While visiting Abu Dhabi you can make your trip more memorable by booking tickets to Ferrari World and Lourve Museum.
- For an exciting trip to Abu Dhabi you can also indulge in Sky Diving and Camping in Abu Dhabi.
Select Package Options
Entertainment Package
Leisure Safari Tour
Private Safari Tour
More Details about Al Ain Zoo Tickets
Know Before You Go for Al Ain Zoo Tickets
- 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.
Things To Carry for Al Ain Zoo Tickets
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Binoculars
- Caps