Emirates Park Zoo
A wildlife attraction where visitors can see a variety of animals and enjoy engaging experiences for all ages.
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Emirates Park Zoo
Spend time moving through the different animal areas at Emirates Park Zoo, from large mammals and birds to reptiles, fish, and domestic animals. The visit also offers animal presentations, feeding experiences, interactive talks, and educational activities that add more context to the wildlife on display.
Highlights
- See a broad collection of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and domestic animals.
- Meet animals including African lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, parrots, and sea lions.
- Attend educational animal talks covering behaviour, habitats, care, and conservation.
- Watch presentations such as the Sea Lion Presentation, Bird Presentation, and Animal Wonders.
- Take part in selected animal feeding experiences with giraffes, elephants, hippos, baby goats, ducks, or Koi fish.
- Explore interactive sessions focused on animal welfare, conservation, and the natural world.
- Discover educational workshops, school programmes, and conservation-focused activities.
- See how the zoo incorporates sustainability initiatives into its animal care and visitor environment.
About Emirates Park Zoo
Emirates Park Zoo is a wildlife attraction in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, with animal areas covering a wide range of species and animal groups. The zoo's collection includes mammals such as African lions, Amur tigers, jaguars, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, camels, and primates, together with birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and domestic animals. Visitors can move between different animal areas and learn about the characteristics and natural environments of the species they encounter.
The experience extends beyond simply viewing animals. The zoo offers animal presentations, educational talks, feeding sessions, interactive experiences, and selected animal encounters. Animal Talks cover subjects such as animal behaviour, care, natural habitats, and conservation, while presentations include the Sea Lion Presentation, Bird Presentation, Elephant Encounter, and Animal Wonders. Feeding experiences include opportunities involving giraffes, elephants, hippos, baby goats, ducks, and Koi fish.
Education and conservation form an important part of the zoo's wider activities. Visitors can encounter animal welfare and conservation sessions, while educational programmes include Zoo School Workshops, outreach programmes, school trips, camps, and other learning experiences. The zoo also highlights sustainability initiatives such as composting, recycled materials, energy conservation, recycling programmes, and sustainable farming. Emirates Park Zoo is located on 12th Street in Al Bahyah and operates as a family-oriented wildlife and learning destination.
What's Included
✓ Admission to Emirates Park Zoo
Location
Emirates Park Zoo, 12th Street, Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi
Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. |
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Animal talks and presentations follow scheduled activity times, so check the current activity schedule before visiting.
- The zoo contains a wide range of animal areas, including mammals, domestic animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish.
- Some feeding and interactive activities have their own schedules and participation requirements.
- The zoo provides educational experiences for children, families, schools, and other groups.
- Visitors should follow staff instructions around animal habitats and during interactive activities.
Age Policy
Individuals above 12 years and above are consideres as an adult.
4-12 years are considered as a child.
Below 3 years are free to enter.
- Individual educational activities and animal experiences may have their own age requirements.
Restrictions & Activity Requirements
- Follow zoo staff instructions when viewing, feeding, or interacting with animals.
- Animal feeding and interactive experiences are conducted according to the requirements of the individual activity.
- Activity schedules may change, so check the current programme before planning around a particular presentation or experience.
- Additional requirements may apply to selected animal encounters, rides, and adventure activities.
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair accesible.
✓ Emirates Park Zoo is recognised as an autism-friendly outdoor zoo.
Ticket, Entry & Redemption
- Present your valid ticket at the zoo entrance.
- Check the current activity schedule if you plan to attend a particular presentation or experience.
- Follow the zoo's entry instructions and staff guidance during your visit.
- Separate activities and interactive experiences may have their own participation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals can I see at Emirates Park Zoo?
The zoo has a broad collection including African lions, Amur tigers, jaguars, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, camels, primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and domestic animals.
Are there animal presentations at Emirates Park Zoo?
Yes. Presentations include the Sea Lion Presentation, Bird Presentation, Elephant Encounter, and Animal Wonders Presentation.
Can I attend animal talks?
Yes. Animal Talks are led by educators and cover subjects such as animal behaviour, natural habitats, animal care, and conservation. The programme includes talks about giraffes, otters, camels, carnivores, reptiles, birds of prey, capybaras, and tapirs.
Can visitors feed the animals?
Yes. The zoo offers selected feeding experiences involving animals such as giraffes, elephants, hippos, baby goats, ducks, and Koi fish. Each activity has its own schedule and conditions.
What is the Sea Lion Presentation?
The Sea Lion Presentation combines demonstrations with information about sea lion behaviour and abilities, providing an educational way to observe these animals.
What is the Bird Presentation?
The Bird Presentation introduces visitors to the zoo's birds while discussing their habitats, survival strategies, and ways to help protect bird species.
Does Emirates Park Zoo offer educational experiences?
Yes. Educational activities include Zoo School Workshops, school trip programmes, outreach initiatives, camps, Animal Talks, and other interactive learning experiences focused on wildlife and conservation.
What are the Animal Talks about?
Animal Talks explore animal behaviour, care, habitats, and conservation. They are designed to bring visitors closer to the zoo's species through stories and educational information.
Are there activities about animal welfare?
Yes. The zoo offers an Animal Welfare Session explaining the importance of animal welfare and how the zoo supports the physical and emotional well-being of animals in its care.
Does Emirates Park Zoo have conservation activities?
Yes. Conservation and education are part of the zoo's programmes, with initiatives covering wildlife awareness, research, animal welfare, sustainability, and environmental education.
What sustainability initiatives does the zoo have?
The zoo lists initiatives including composting animal and farm waste, sustainable farming, energy conservation, recycling machines, recycled plastic bottles, tree and flower planting, and other projects connected with reducing waste and supporting conservation.
Is Emirates Park Zoo suitable for families?
Yes. The zoo combines animal viewing with presentations, feeding experiences, interactive sessions, educational activities, and family-oriented attractions.
Does Emirates Park Zoo have activities for schools?
Yes. School programmes include Zoo School Workshops, school trips, outreach programmes, and other educational experiences covering wildlife conservation, animal behaviour, and environmental awareness.
What age categories does the zoo use?
The official ticket information lists adults as 12 years and above, children as 4–12 years, and babies as 0–3 years. Individual activities may have different requirements.
Is Emirates Park Zoo accessible for visitors with different needs?
The zoo states that it is an autism-friendly outdoor zoo and a Certified Autism Center, reflecting its focus on sensory-friendly and inclusive experiences.
Where is Emirates Park Zoo located?
Emirates Park Zoo is located on 12th Street in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.