Arabian Wildlife Center
Arabian Wildlife Center
Arabian Wildlife Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Zoé
Singapore, Singapore168 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Really surprised how good this was. Children under 12 were free and adults 20 AED for entry to the whole desert park. There is a children’s farm, botanical garden, natural history museum (well worth visiting) and the wildlife park. All indoors and really beautiful. Loved it and will be back.
Written August 5, 2022
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Tam K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,855 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Love the idea that its a covered zoo park. It contains a good number of animals from The Arabian peninsula. Yet, I wonder why there is no section dedicated for the wild birds (arabian Falcons, Owls, Gulls ..etc.). Given its founded in 1999, I think more innovation is required now.
The tickets give you the option to visit 3 spots on the same day, this is the most interesting part. Good for the kids ..
The tickets give you the option to visit 3 spots on the same day, this is the most interesting part. Good for the kids ..
Written May 31, 2021
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KsA
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates40 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
It's an excellent place to introduce children to animals. The children farm is captivating for children. The wildlife area is excellent to learn about the conservation efforts of UAE and wildlife in general. The botanical garden and natural history meseaum are excellent to learn about the plants of the region. I highly recommend it for families and everyone.
Written September 2, 2021
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hoyden666
uk23 contributions
Nov 2020
Very sad. I thought this would be a safe place for local endangered animals, but many are not at all native to the area. I wonder how these poor creatures got here? Surely it was extremely traumatic to be taken from say, Africa to Sharjah! And there are some big animals, like cheetahs, that should never, ever be locked in cages. No wonder they looked so depressed. I regret paying money to see these animal prisoners.
Written November 15, 2020
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Eriana R
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
It is a beautiful place worth visiting, where you can enjoy all the parks. It has wonderful and stunning spots and exploring everything in just one visit is impossible. The best part is that you can visit again to explore all the parks. You can visit with your family and enjoy the place, having a fun time.
Written December 18, 2024
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Sumesh K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates369 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Worth visit with kids, the concept is good and I think it is not completely finished . but overall it is good for a half day picnic.
The negative part is the entrance to the facility is not good especially the parking area
The negative part is the entrance to the facility is not good especially the parking area
Written November 28, 2023
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DWBSL
South Lyon, Michigan1 contribution
This is a well planned, interesting place to visit for people of all ages! The animals can be viewed in their natural habitats, some close enough to touch, all the while you're in air conditioned comfort! There is also a fast food restaurant with meals to please everyone. Do not miss this!
(You are not allowed to take cameras inside)
(You are not allowed to take cameras inside)
Written July 13, 2005
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khoukeens_shj
Calgary, Canada43 contributions
Its wonderful indoor zoo.Very nice concept enjoying viewing the animals with the comfort of AC. Therea re all kinds of animals and reptiles specific to the region. Its amazing to see how innovatively birds have been kept in a hall open (no cage).A place worth visiting. The food court could be improved.
Written January 8, 2012
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Mercy R
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates52 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Had been there a couple of times with children. Good place to walk around and see animals and birds in summer heat also. Very relaxing walk and to learn about the nature.
Written February 21, 2021
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Simon M
Cambridge, UK210 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We went to this centre as part of a tour we booked as passengers on Queen Mary 2. It's one of the nicest small zoos anywhere in the world. Animals are well kept and healthy - no smells or repetitive behaviour. You start in an exciting section of snakes native to Arabia. Some incredibly poisonous ones here (all behind security glass) - vipers, cobras, and so on. The insects and reptiles sections are captivating. The huge walk-through indoor aviary is stunning. This park is the home to really endangered species. They have the last remaining Arabian Leopards (actually a sub-species), and they are easy to see. The cheetah is extinct in the Arabian peninsula, but they have them here. Also the Arabian oryx, a beautiful large antelope, which is slowly being reintroduced into the wild. On the bus journey to the centre you'll pass through scrubby desert with sand dunes and many feral camels. There is an excellent coffee shop with light food. There's one thing needing improvement: no guide to the centre is handed out with tickets. For us this had the unfortunate consequence that we spent too long with the reptiles and had to cut short our time with the outdoor animals. If you are booking this tour on a cruise ship please press the tour office on how long you get at the Centre: we had just 55 minutes which is inadequate.
Written February 1, 2015
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Hi I'm travelling solo on a cruise, stopping at Sir Bani Yas Island, wanted to visit the Arabian Wildlife Park. There are no tours that accept solo guest. Can someone that can help me find one? I'm reaching the Island in December 27. From 08.00-17.00
Best Rgds.
Patricia
Written November 7, 2022
The ticket price for adults is AED 15. For children over 12 years, it's AED 5. Entry is free for kids under 12 years of age. This Sharjah wildlife centre ticket price is also included in the same.
Written December 1, 2019
No it's same for everyone
Written November 9, 2018
Is there taxi available from wildlife centre
Written March 10, 2018
I do not know how you are going to get there, by taxi too, I presume, but then you can ask the driver to come back for you at a certain time.
I did not see any taxis at the centre when we were there.
Written March 11, 2018
Verrò negli emirati con la crociera, leggendo tra le possibili escursioni a yas island mi ha incuriosito il giro in kayak tra le mangrovie oppure il giro in bici, voi cosa mi dite?? Consigliatemi! Anche alternative eventualmente .. Grazie
Written July 31, 2017
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