From Al Maha to Pogi the baboon: First look inside Dubai Safari Park's eighth season
Dubai: Dubai Safari Park is back for its eighth season. It reopens on October 12 with a new theme and a week of family activities, and it is home to more than 3,000 animals from around 300 species across 119 hectares in Al Warqa. The Season 8 theme, "Live More Wild Life", focuses on conservation and on bringing visitors closer to the animals. Rishika Paul, from India, visited with her husband,…
Dubai Safari Park is set to reopen for its eighth season on October 12, bringing a new theme, "Live More Wild Life," focused on conservation. The park spans over 119 hectares in Al Warqa and is home to more than 3,000 animals from 300 species. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, such as face painting, temporary tattoos, and crafts at the Little Explorers Base Camp.
For a more exclusive experience, the Royal Safari Experience offers a four-hour private tour for groups of up to 10 people. The park has also joined two international associations, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.
Visitors like Rishika Paul from India and Rasha Abu Hamzeh from Lebanon shared their experiences. Paul enjoyed seeing giraffes, zebras, and lions, while Abu Hamzeh's nine-year-old daughter aspired to become a vet. The park's African Village offers a chance to see elephants, including a pregnant one, while the Asian Village features white lions.
Other notable animals include the scimitar-horned oryx, addax, and hippos, known for their strong bites. The park also includes a kids' farm and an aviary, showcasing a diverse range of wildlife.
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