Yes, Al Ain Zoo is worth visiting. It’s the largest zoo in the Middle East with over 4,000 animals, offering a great opportunity for family fun and learning.

The zoo offers a variety of immersive experiences, such as safari drives, giraffe feeding, lemur walk, and other tours. The zoo also has spacious grounds, playgrounds, and picnic areas and several restaurants and cafes, perfect for lunch, snacks, and coffee breaks. 

Al Ain Zoo is special for its vast wildlife collection, housing over 4,000 animals, immersive safari experiences, and strong focus on conservation and education.

The zoo has well-designed habitats, animal experiences, and educational activities to make the place extra special. Al Ain Zoo also has the largest library devoted to library sciences in the UAE. It currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest sentence displaying its name created from palm leaves.

Al Ain Zoo was opened in 1968. It was established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to preserve wildlife and showcase the UAE’s cultural and environmental heritage.

Today, the zoo continues to provide animals with habitats that enhance their survival and encourage their population. 

Al Ain Zoo is the largest in the UAE, home to 4,000 animals across 200 species. It features a conservation center, learning center, play areas, and multiple dining options.

At present, there are over 4,000 animals in Al Ain Zoo. These animals include different species of reptiles, mammals, and birds. You can find Arabian and African animals such as gazelles, Amur tigers, giraffes, and white rhinos here. You’ll also see monkeys, lemurs, and other primates.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the zoo currently cares for over 25% of the world’s endangered species.

There are around 200 species of animals you can see at Al Ain Zoo. These include mammals, birds, and reptiles.
The mammals include white rhinoceros, jaguars, oryxes, lemurs, giraffes, and different species of gazelles and primates. The types of birds you’ll find here include desert eagle owl, emu, blue-necked ostrich, and different species of flamingos. The exhibits also feature crocodiles, red-eared terrapins, Leptien’s spiny-tailed lizard, and tortoises.

Yes, visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into Al Ain Zoo, and there are plenty of picnic areas perfect for families. For those who prefer to dine on-site, the zoo also offers a variety of restaurants and cafés. You can explore all available options on our Dining page.

Yes, photography is allowed at Al Ain Zoo, but avoid flash so you don’t disturb the animals.

Yes, you can bring your own stroller or pram to Al Ain Zoo

Yes, we have two safari experiences (Safari SUV & Safari Truck).
We also offer Dinner with the Lions and Safari Lion Feeding, but they are currently not operating.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo offers guided tours. These include the Safari Truck and Safari SUV guided tours. The Al Maha Royal Service and Ahlan Group tour also provides a private and luxurious tour of the zoo.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo offers animal presentations such as the Sand Cat Keeper Talk, Reptile Encounter, and Birds Popup.

Yes, visitors can feed animals at Al Ain Zoo through dedicated animal feeding experiences. You can feed birds, a giraffe, and a penguin under the keepers' guidance when you visit the zoo. You can also watch some animals being fed in their habitats during feeding schedules. 

Yes, there are restaurants and cafes inside Al Ain Zoo.

Al Ain Zoo features several indoor areas, including air-conditioned restaurants and the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo is wheelchair accessible and designed to welcome visitors of all abilities. The pathways are wide, mostly flat, and paved, making it easier for wheelchairs and strollers to move around. Wheelchairs are also available for use at the zoo for free.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo offers lockers and storage facilities for visitors to safely store their belongings.

Al Ain Zoo is located in Al Ain city, in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi

From Dubai, you can drive to Al Ain Zoo via the E66 highway (Dubai - Al Ain Road), it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by car.

You can go to Al Ain Zoo from Dubai using public buses. From Dubai, take an intercity bus operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to Al Ain, with the most common routes departing from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station. The journey usually takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at Al Ain Central Bus Station, take a taxi or local transport to reach Al Ain Zoo, which is located about 15–20 minutes away. Check the RTA schedules in advance to plan your journey smoothly.

Yes, entry fees apply. Here's how it works:
* Adults: AED 31.50 
* Children aged 3-12: AED 10.50
* Children under 3: Free 
* People of Determination: Free

Details for an Al Ain Zoo ticket are as follows:
Zoo entry ticket: AED 31.50 for adults and AED 10.50 for children aged three to 12 years. Entry is free for children under three. People of determination and one person accompanying them can also enter for free.
Safari Truck ticket: AED 210 for adults and children.
Safari SUV ticket: AED 1,050 for a maximum of six guests.
Ahlan: AED 525 for a maximum of six guests and AED 105 for each additional guest, Monday to Thursday. AED 787.50 for a maximum of six guests and AED 105 for each additional guest, Friday to Sunday.
Al Maha Royal: AED 2,625 for a maximum of six guests.
Annual Pass: AED 236.25 for adults and AED 94.50 for children.
Family Annual Pass: AED 661.50 for two adults and three children, and AED 94.50 for each additional child.

 

Yes, you can book your Al Ain Zoo tickets online. Visit www.alainzoo.com/en/booking to buy your tickets online.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo has annual membership passes. The Annual Pass includes tickets to the zoo and SZDLC. It also offers 50% off the Safari Truck tour, 30% off on Safari SUV tour, and 20% off on Al Maha Royal tickets.
The Family Annual Pass includes tickets to the zoo and SZDLC for two adults and three children. It also offers 50% off the Safari Truck tour, 30% off on Safari SUV tour, and 20% off on Al Maha Royal tickets.

You’ll need 3–4 hours to explore Al Ain Zoo, which is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, with shuttle and train services to help you get around comfortably.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo is open year-round. For detailed timings, please visit our Opening Hours page.

The best time to visit Al Ain Zoo is during the cooler months (October to April)

Al Ain Zoo opened in 1968, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to preserve wildlife and showcase the UAE’s cultural and environmental heritage.

Al Ain Zoo closes depending on seasonality. For detailed timings, please visit our Opening Hours page.

Al Ain Zoo covers a large area, so some walking is involved. Wear comfy shoes and use the shuttle or train to explore comfortably, with plenty of shaded rest spots.

Wear comfortable and modest clothin when visiting Al Ain Zoo. Your clothes should cover your shoulders and your knees. Lightweight, breathable clothing and comfy walking shoes will be perfect for walking around to explore the exhibits.
Consider wearing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for protection against the sun. Bring a light jacket during the cooler months because it can get nippy.

Yes, Al Ain Zoo is suitable for senior citizens, offering shuttle and train rides to minimize walking and plenty of shaded areas for rest.