Hyenas, crocodiles, snakes and many species of marine fauna are part of the attractions that can be discovered in the United Arab Emirates with the alternatives to enjoy with children. Among the options, there are various parks and attractions with a variety of offerings that also include the most exotic animals.
Among them, you can discover Sea World Abu Dhabi, the Al Ain Zoo and Wildlife Conservation Park, Emirates Park Zoo and Tourist Centre, Dubai Safari Park, Green Planet and Crocodile Park. Each of these alternatives has the most controversial options that can generate criticism among radical environmentalists.
Crocodile Park and encounter with hyenas: the most outrageous options.
Being near crocodiles can be a fascinating experience among visitors to the United Arab Emirates who are dazzled by the species that are preserved there. Dubai Crocodile Park opened its doors in 2023 and has 250 agile Nile crocodiles in a 20,000-square-meter facility, among the species are also included 150 adult crocodiles, of which 30 are males and 120 are females. It is located in Mushrif right next to the park of the same name.
Arabian Wildlife Centre in Sharjah is also another alternative that amazes by the number of exotic animals it has, where there is the shelter of Arabian oryx, cheetahs, baboons, hyenas and a large number of snakes, insects and reptiles. For the youngest, domestic animals have their space, and children can enjoy a sector with the petting zoo, which provides a lovely opportunity to interact closely with animals such as donkeys, peacocks, goats, camels and more.
Beyond the hyenas: the most fascinating wildlife.
Beyond the hyena experience, Sea World Abu Dhabi is one of the newest rides and is spread over an area of 183,000 square meters. This site is divided into eight zones with more than 100,000 marine animals, with 15 interactive experiences and rides. In addition, it offers 100 animal attractions, including more than ten animal encounters and 20 live characters and performances. The curious thing about the site is that it also has gastronomic experiences to carry out underwater.
Camels and giraffes are a fundamental part of the attractions in the United Arab Emirates and in the Al Ain park you can find more than 4,000 animals. At this site, tourists discover how to feed giraffes to ride a camel and the charming Elezba petting zoo. This is considered the largest and most renowned zoo in the region.
