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Dubai’s best wildlife spots

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Explore a variety of parks and sanctuaries in Dubai that showcase diverse wildlife.

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Located in the Dubai Creek Harbour, this sanctuary welcomes 20,000 storks, ospreys, herons, and other birds every year. Admire beautiful flamingos in their natural habitat using the binoculars at the specially designed observation spots.

Embark on an immersive Amazon rainforest adventure at this four-story complex, where you can encounter sloths, armadillos, porcupines, reptiles, tamarins, and bats. Book tickets online for convenience and start your journey from the top floor (elevator available).

This center is dedicated to the preservation of endangered sea turtle species, caring for sick or injured animals before releasing them back into the sea. Guests can visit an open-air enclosure daily and attend feeding sessions every Wednesday at 11 AM.

Covering nearly 5% of Dubai, this reserve offers guided tours to spot wildlife and enjoy activities like falconry, horseback or camel riding, dune sandboarding, and a Bedouin camp dinner.

With open-air grounds resembling the African delta, this park is home to over 250 Nile crocodiles of all ages and includes vast basins with waterfalls. Check out the crocodile shows held here as well as the feeding sessions taking place twice a day.

This charming farm lets kids interact with deer, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, and camels, as well as observe peacocks and ducks.

Marvel at sharks, rays, piranhas, lobsters, and seahorses as you stroll through glass tunnels. Then take a behind-the-scenes tour to see how the aquarium cares for its inhabitants. And for the ultimate adventure, dive deep to discover 65,000 sea creatures.

Home to over 140 marine species, this destination invites you to explore their world through a 48-meter-long glass tunnel. Kids can enjoy exciting activities like otter encounters, cage snorkeling with sharks, or glass-bottom boat tours.

This zoo in Al Bahia showcases sea lions, capybaras, iguanas, alpacas, elephants, leopards, and panthers. You can also enjoy a breakfast experience with giraffes, elephant training sessions, hippo feedings, and the opportunity to hand-feed friendly animals.

Explore one of the largest butterfly gardens, with ten domes housing thousands of colorful winged creatures. Watch butterflies flutter around gracefully, landing on visitors and creating picture-perfect moments.

Dubai’s best wildlife spots

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

The Green Planet

Dubai Turtle Rehabiltation Project

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Dubai Crocodile Park

Desert Oasis Petting Farm

The Lost Chambers Aquarium

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Emirates Park Zoo

Dubai Butterfly Garden