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Riyadh Zoo

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Riyadh
3.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Owner description: Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but does not allow the whole...... more » Owner description: Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but does not allow the whole family to vist together. « less
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Had a good day out. A fair variety of animals. Had some concerns over the suitability of the habitats and rubbish littering some animal enclosures. Was also shocked to see some children feeding the elephants crisps while the parents watched on! If you plan a visit take care over opening times. The internet isn't always up to date, best to... More

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I have been to Dubai and Al Ain Zoos in the United Arab Emirates. But none of them come close to the charm of Riyadh Zoo. The variety of wild life on display and the way it is organized is excellent. The bad side of this place is the way people feed the animals. The best place in otherwise dull... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

came in 09 and the,memories keep coming back amazing placa shame the whole family cant go but sharia is sharia More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

You know, it is in good shape and all, the animals are fine, but that is it. You find yourself going there if you had to (school activities and such) not to see anything special. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Really it is also a very nice place and very comfortable and reasonable. I am very thankful to the Saudi Government if they keep more greanary and plants. More

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A nice and large zoo with lots of animals from the whole world but beware visiting at the weekends as it is very crowded. More

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Saudi Arabia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Was better than I expected. The elephant cheekily tried to take my buggy cover :) big cats deserve bigger enclosures (oxymoron). Worth a trip on family day. More

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Its a good zoo, but at the time I last visited it.. I couldn't enter because it was Women's day :| !!! so only women and kids can enter.. but my family say that it was very good :P More

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Medina, Saudi Arabia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

My Kids and me too love this zoo well organized and very clean More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

animals are skin and bone, they even look sad. it is more like a park than a zoo More

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