A first-ever opening week runs until 18 October, with a children’s camp across a park whose six zones are home to more than 3,000 animals.
Dubai Safari Park reopened on 12 October 2026, launching its eighth season with a week of family activities alongside safari tours, bird and raptor shows, and experiences introducing visitors to wildlife.
The park is holding an opening week for the first time, according to the announcement carried by the Emirates News Agency. Running until 18 October, the programme includes the Little Explorers’ Base Camp, with painting, arts and crafts, animal-model colouring and group games, as well as a stage show performed four times a day and two roaming parades.
For bird enthusiasts, the programme includes Birds Kingdom and Birds of Prey presentations, while Echoes of the Wild introduces visitors to animal behaviour and adaptations. These activities combine observation with awareness of the importance of habitats and wildlife conservation.
Safari tours offer views of lions, giraffes, rhinos and other animals in spaces designed to reflect their habitats. Admission includes the Arabian Desert Safari, while the Explorer Safari Tour is available as part of an upgraded package.
Located in Al Warqa 5 in Dubai, the park covers 119 hectares across six zones and houses more than 3,000 animals from around 300 species, according to its figures. It welcomes visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last admission at 5 p.m.
Photos: Dubai Safari Park – archive.
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