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Gulf News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Last days before Dubai Safari Park closure: What to look forward to before June 1
Dubai: Dubai Safari Park will close its gates on June 1 for seasonal upgrades, and this month, visitors still have a chance to enjoy one last wild adventure and take part in a host of special events and interactive experiences. The park, home to more than 3,000 animals from over 250 species, will return with new activations and enhanced guest experiences when Season Seven opens on October 14. 'This is the last chance to meet their animal friends before we close,' said Ahmad AlKhoori, Head of Specialised Parks and Recreational Facilities at Dubai Municipality. Onyx's birthday bash One of the biggest highlights before closure is expected to be the first birthday celebration of Onyx, the park's beloved baby rhino born last year. 'Yes, of course. We will be announcing it soon. I love him. He is my favourite,' AlKhoori said. Unmissable experiences Popular activities such as the Safari Adventure, animal encounters, feeding sessions, and the immersive Junior Ranger programme provide guests, especially younger visitors, with engaging, educational insights into wildlife and conservation. Guests can enjoy the park's air-conditioned shuttle train rides across six unique zones, as well as indoor exhibits and the air-conditioned safari experience, ensuring a comfortable visit even during warmer days. Some of the park's most iconic residents – from Dalia the giraffe to Digit the gorilla – continue to be a major draw, along with majestic tigers, lions, elephants, and other exotic species that reflect the diversity of animal life across the globe. 'You name it, we have it,' AlKhoori underlined. Supporting a cause In a new initiative, the park announced that a portion of all admission revenues will now directly support wildlife rescue, care, and research, further cementing its role as a serious player in global conservation efforts. 'Each visit to the park doesn't just mean entertainment – it's a way to contribute to wildlife conservation,' AlKhoori said. 'We aim to provide an educational experience where guests see animals in environments that mirror their natural habitats.'
Gulf News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Wild makeover: Dubai Safari Park to close on June 1, set for months of upgrades to experiences
Dubai: Dubai Safari Park – the city's popular wildlife and tourism attraction – is set to undergo months of upgrades to offer an even more enriching experience for visitors. 'We will be ending the sixth season on June 1. One of the reasons is that we will upgrade and update our activations and guest experiences for Season Seven, which will start on October 14,' Ahmad AlKhoori, Head of Specialised Parks and Recreational Facilities at Dubai Municipality, told Gulf News on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). While AlKhoori did not specify the exact nature of the upgrades, he assured that guests can look forward to new experiences. 'We do have a lot of experiences that we are working on upgrading. Some experiences, locations, or activations will happen.' Safari adventure, animal encounters, live presentations, programmes like 'Junior Ranger' are among the popular experiences and activations at the Park. Record visitors The revelations on such a revamp came as the sixth season has registered a record footfall. AlKhoori noted that the current season, the sixth one, has been by far the 'most successful'. 'During season six, we had successful events. For example, night safari was totally sold out with more than 17,000 visitors over a period of four weeks,' he said, noting that there has been a 67 per cent increase in travel trade sales. Spread across six zones, Dubai Safari Park is home to over 3,000 animals from around the world, representing more than 250 species.
