not like a modern zoo, in need of renovation- apparently a new location with better facilities is planned More

Animal cruelty. Unimaginative park... looks like someone backyard animal cages. More

Although it has improved a lot in the last few years, this zoo is not a type of zoo you would see in a developed country. Al Ain Zoo is much bigger and animals seem to be a lot happier there than Dubai Zoo. More

This place is one of the biggest black spot on Dubai reputation! Small cages, congested. Despite repeated promises to remove it, nothing has been done up to now. For a much better experience, go to the AL AIN ZOO. More

I grew up with Dubai zoo (over 20 years ago) however the zoo didn't grow... its the same old zoo.. this place needs an upgrade.. Badly More

It is a real disappointment to see that all animals are confined in a very little space. More

Other than the fact that the zoo is in a very accessible location, the cages are very tiny and the animals seem to be very depressed. The bear seemed so depressed, we actually had to ask the attendant whether it's OK to be like that. Slightly depressing experience, but then again animals in captivity generally are. Nevertheless from the many... More

Very sad place. Felt sorry for the aminals kept there More

Cramped outdated pens, house an amazing variety of animals, that all have one thing in common - they look miserable! This zoo was supposed to have moved years ago. Time and again the date has been pushed into the future. My personal recommendation is that they put all these animals out of their misery by either sending them to other... More