Qatar, a country that offers its fascinating wilderness, is home to diverse flora and fauna. From terrestrial to aquatic wilds, the country is home to a vast habitat where mammals, marine species, and nocturnal animals can be found.
Every year, millions of travelers turn their attention to this part of the world, only for the sole purpose of exploring the amazing wilderness. Now speaking of wildlife, the Al Khor Zoo in Qatar is an amazing spot to witness the best of wildlife in Qatar. This is a place where families and friends can come to enjoy a fun-filled day out.
So, here are some of the things you need to know when planning a visit to Al Khor Park Zoo with your friends and family.
Qatar has some of the popular wildlife conservancy and zoos where you can spend a good time with family, exploring its rich wild habitat. Around 23 per cent of the total land in Qatar is dedicated, to wildlife parks and zoos housing 21 mammal species. Most of the animals belong to the hot arid region of this Arabic nation while others are migratory that can be seen during the spring and autumn. The Al Wabra farm, Doha Zoo and Al Shaniyah Park are some to name as the wild hotspots of Qatar where you can discover the richness of wilderness. While these parks are ideal to admire the natural beauty of wildlife of Qatar, the Al Khor Park and Zoo is the place to engage your kids and closely observe the wilds of Qatar.
One of the oldest wildlife parks of Qatar, Al Khor zoo is also the largest zoo of the country that spreads to an area of around 240,000-square meter. It was MME, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment who renovated and reopened this family zoo for tourist and locals adding on many public facilities to this zoo.
he vast infrastructure of this zoo in Al Khor is designed with fancy restaurants, mosques, fountains and enhance its aesthetical look. Offering a great opportunity to closely discover the magnificent wilds, their behavior and habitat, the park have section specialized for kids with games and exciting rides. Animals here are kept with utmost care making the place safe for both the wildlife and the visitors.
With more than 500,000 visitors in a year, the Al Khor Family park and Zoo a diverse group of animals in its vast area. With more than 300 of its unique wildlife, there are animals like rhinoceros, wild cats and birds that are there at Al Khor Zoo.
Starting with the birdlife, there are seven sections as cages where the species of diverse birds are conserved. The number includes two species of Macau birds in yellow and blue colour, around eight parrots of Indian origin, 20 lovebirds and wild birds. Spot ten African Caso birds along with other large species like flamingos. There are around twenty-four peacock, twelve white ducks and ibis, eight Ethiopian chickens and white geese.
This best family place in Al Khor houses an Asian bear with two Bengal tigers, white tigers, black jaguars, Africa lions and cheetahs. The wild cat’s section in the park is designed in a way so that the visitors can closely observe them from 1.5 meters of distance.
Moving on to the section were primate species are kept, there are two chimpanzees, twelve baboons and cappuccino, 16 vervets and around 3 recuses. Before the renovation of Al Khor family park, the zoo was the house for seven zebras, five species of African ostriches and Australian ostriches, species of five dwarf goats, an approximate of twenty-six gazelle deer, with 4 sika gazelles, a total of twelve pygmy monkeys from six different rare species. The Monkeys are kept in the section with barns so that the visitor can closely watch the wilds from 1.5 meters of distance at this family zoo in Al Khor.
Recently Nile crocodiles were introducing to the artificially developed crocodile pond, while Asian cats and rhinoceros, wild cat and two more giraffes are included in the wildlife list. There are brans made for the visitors where they can interact and observe the large wilds giraffe, capture close-up of these fascinating wilds and even feed them during wildlife tour in Qatar.
Facilities At Al Khor Family Zoo
The Family Park in Al Khor is not just about wildlife but adds on more to its service. The interior of the Al Khor zoo and park is crafted beautifully to make it fancier and interesting. The zoo has a waterfall, museum, a golf area for entertainment, restaurants for snacks and children’s area where they can enjoy some games. One can easily get parking space in 700 parking lots of the park while thirteen of them are specialized for people with disabilities.
Coming to the children play area, there is a skating area and basketball court, surfboarding and battery trains to make it the best family place in Al Khor. There is a separate play area for younger and older kids to make the experience safe and thrilling for all. The section is well-designed with rubber flooring making it safe for children to play.
For the adults, there are halls and theatre hosting events and cultural gatherings, while museums there exhibit some interesting artefacts. With a mosque in its premises, the park can accommodate 360 devotees at a time. The walls of Al Khor zoo are designed beautifully with murals and paintings.
Al Khor Zoo Timing
The Al Khor Zoo remains open all week and travelers can visit here with their families. Here are the timings on some specific days.
Saturday to Thursday – 10 AM to 11 PM
Friday – 2 PM to 11 PM
Reaching the Al Khor Zoo isn’t a big hassle for travelers. Nestled on the Al Shamal Road, the zoo can be commuted to by taking only a 10 minutes ride from Al Khor. Since there is a parking facility available at the zoo, visitors can easily bring their own cars here.
Al Khor Zoo Entrance Fee
When visiting the Al Khor Zoo in Qatar, travelers are required to pay a certain amount of entrance fee.
For adults, the entrance fee is QAR 15 while for kids aged 10 years or below, the entrance fee is QAR 10. For those who wish to take the train ride at the zoo, an additional fee of QAR 5 applies.
