After closing for the summer in June, Dubai Safari Park is set to reopen tomorrow, September 27 for the 2022-2023 season.
Announced by Dubai Municipality, this season will launch a new unique interactive entertainment and educational experiences as well as the addition of brand new animals to the park’s Safari Trip.
While the species of these new animals haven’t been announced, newborns of animals such as Ankole-Watusi cow, Eland antelope, the Nile crocodile, water buffalo and Arabian oryx have already become a part of the Dubai Safari Park community.
Speaking about the new season, Dubai Municipality Director of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department, Ahmed Alzarooni stated:
“In the 2022-23 season, the Park is strongly focused on raising awareness about preventing extinction of endangered species through animal breeding programmes. Dubai Safari Park has implemented a wide range of conservation strategies to provide a better life for the animals. The Park’s dedicated veterinary and animal care units, together with other teams, work to maintain the highest global animal welfare benchmarks.”
Dubai Safari Park areas
In an area that spans 119 hectares, the Dubai Safari Park is home to around 3,000 animals, including 10 different carnivores, 17 primates, 50 types of reptiles, 111 types of birds plus amphibians and invertebrates.
There are six themed areas for visitors to enjoy, the Arabian Desert Safari, Asian Village, Explorer Village, African Village, Kids Farm and Al Wadi, also known as “The Valley” where visitors can chose between two restaurants in the area, or grab a snack from one of the kiosks and have a picnic.
Dubai Safari Park boasts the world’s first drive-through crocodile exhibit, largest drive-through lion exhibit, as well as the UAE’s only drive-through hippo and tiger exhibits. The park is also home to the country’s largest group of baboons. On the Safari Bus tour which lasts approximately 35 minutes, a knowledgeable guide will be talking about the animals and be able to answer any questions you may have about them.
Ticket information
There are five different ticket options for visitors to choose from and each is valid from 9am until 5pm aside from the upcoming Night Pass.
Day Pass
A walking tour through Al Wadi to African, Asian and Explorer Villages which includes an Arabian Desert Safari shuttle tour, access to live shows and the Kids Farm. Ticekts for adults cost AED 50, children from the age of 3-12 cost AED 20 and people of determination get free entry alongside two companions.
Day Pass+
Similar to the regular Day pass, this option consists of a transported tour to African, Asian, and Explorer villages, includes the 10 minute Arabian Desert Safari and access to Kids Farm but also comes with the added benefit of unlimited train ride and reserved seats in the live shows.
Adult tickets cost AED 75 and children are AED 45 each.
Safari Journey
A walking tour through Al Wadi to the African Village, Explorer Village and Asian Village, which comes with the same perks as the Day Pass+ with the addition of a 35 minute guided bus tour.
Adult tickets cost AED 90 and children are a little cheaper at AED 35 each.
Safari Journey+
A walking tour through Al Wadi to the African village, Explorer village and Asian village, which comes with the same perks as the standard Safari Journey with the addition of reserved seats in the park’s live shows.
Adult tickets cost AED 110 and children cost AED 55 each.
Soon there will also be a Night Pass option available to select which comes with limited animal viewing as it’s likely that this option allows visitors to see animals that are only active at night.
Package information
There are four different package options for visitors to choose from that provide unique park experiences.
King of Safari
Purchasing this package will let 10 visitors be driven around the park by a personal chauffer and tour guide who’ll provide them with interesting fats about animal collection. Guests will also have priority access to all facilities, exhibits as well as reserved seats at all of the bird shows.
Visitors will also gain access to alocated parking in P1, a private bus for Safari Journey, a printed photograph and fast track access. Each package costs AED 2,500 for 10 people.
Behind the Scene+
An exclusive experience where visitors go “behind the scenes” to meet the animal caretaker to learn about how the animals are looked after. The tour will be come with a private vehicle and a guide. This experience will also give visitors an opportunity to feed Elephants or Giraffes and brush White Rhinoceros. Each package is for 10 people and costs AED 1,450.
Breakfast with Birds+
This package is listed as coming soon but when it’s available, it’ll allow visitors to have breakfast amongst the park’s tropical birds as well as providing the opportunity to feed and have a photo taken with them.
Jungle Capture+
An exclusive experience for Dubai Safari Park visitors that are into photography as they’ll be able to spend up to 3 hours in a Safari Journey private bus with a guide to take animal photos. This package is for three people and costs AED 1,275.
To purchase tickets, packages or for more information about Dubai Safari Park, visit their website here.