Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari
Abu DhabiNature & WildlifeAl Ain Safari: 45 minutes (truck) or 60 minutes (SUV)
Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari is a nature or wildlife attraction listed under Abu Dhabi activities at RAAHHI TOURS. Al Ain Zoo lies at the foot of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, in the Abu Dhabi emirate. Covering around 400 hectares, the zoo keeps over 4,000 animals, including threatened Arabian and African species such as the addax, scimitar-horned oryx, Arabian sand cat and Egyptian vulture, as well as giraffes, gorillas and lemurs.
Depending on the ticket, you can add Al Ain Safari, a guided drive across open ground laid out like African savanna, taken as a 45-minute truck tour or a 60-minute SUV tour. Feeding sessions, bird and reptile presentations, and camel or pony rides are available as extras. Within the grounds, the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre offers five galleries on the region's environment and history.
A free train circulates around the grounds, and there are play areas, picnic spots and cafes. Listed duration or timing: Al Ain Safari: 45 minutes (truck) or 60 minutes (SUV).
- Availability
- Available
- Location
- Al Ain Zoo, foothills of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain (Abu Dhabi emirate)
- Category
- Nature & Wildlife
- Duration / timing
- Al Ain Safari: 45 minutes (truck) or 60 minutes (SUV)
- Timing
- Hours follow the official live calendar and can change for seasonal evening programming · Safari truck tickets are for a set time slot
- Price
- Confirmed on enquiry
- Confirmed when you enquire
- Price and availability
- How to enquire
- Select Request to Book or Enquire on this page
- Last verified
- 29 September 2026
Highlights
More than 4,000 animals across about 400 hectares near Jebel Hafeet
Al Ain Safari by truck (45 minutes) or SUV (60 minutes), depending on ticket
Threatened species including addax, scimitar-horned oryx and Arabian sand cat
Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre with five galleries
Complimentary train around the zoo
Inclusions & exclusions
✓ Entry ticket for Al Ain Zoo
✓ Access to the zoo's exhibits and zones
✓ Al Ain Safari, depending on the ticket chosen
✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off, only if chosen at booking
✗ Personal expenses such as food, drinks and souvenirs
✗ Add-on experiences such as lion or penguin feeding and the parrot show, unless in the ticket
✗ Camel or pony rides and the Dinner with Lions programme (extra charge)
Meeting point & pickup
Meeting point: Al Ain Zoo ticket counters (exchange the voucher for physical tickets on arrival)
Pickup: Optional (select when booking). Only on the listing that offers a transfer, if chosen at booking
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
Important information
Bring a valid ID or passport
Outside food and drinks are not permitted
Admission is within set timings; check the official calendar before visiting
One listing is confirmed on request, subject to availability; the other is instant
Glow After Dark evening event runs 5 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 with changed hours
Supplier/product booking, confirmation, voucher or ticket, cancellation and refund wording on this page is information on file. Your enquiry on this website does not itself create or confirm a booking; our team confirms the terms that apply before you commit.
Sources
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Al Ain Zoo
Supports: Current operating status
Official attraction or operator · checked 27 September 2026 · external website, opens in a new tab
Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari: common questions
Where is Al Ain Zoo?
At the foot of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, in the Abu Dhabi emirate.
How long is the safari?
The truck drive takes about 45 minutes and the SUV safari about 60 minutes.
Are the hours different right now?
Yes. From 5 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 the zoo is open 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm for Glow After Dark.
Is there a way to get around without walking?
Yes, a free train runs around the grounds.
How long is Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari?
RAAHHI TOURS lists the duration or timing as: Al Ain Safari: 45 minutes (truck) or 60 minutes (SUV). Exact times are confirmed when you enquire.
Where does Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari take place?
RAAHHI TOURS lists Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari under Abu Dhabi activities; the listing places it at Al Ain Zoo, foothills of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain (Abu Dhabi emirate).
How much does Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari cost?
Prices are not published on this website yet. Our team confirms the current price for your date and group size when you enquire.
How do I enquire about Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari?
Choose a preferred date (optional) and the number of guests, then select Request to Book or Enquire and add your name and phone number. The website prepares a summary of your Al Ain Zoo and Al Ain Safari enquiry to share with our team by phone, WhatsApp or email — it is not sent automatically.