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منتزه الصحراء Desert Park
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Za
Review №1

Its a nice place, Educational for kids. However, we expect to see more in a zoo like lions, giraffes, bears...The nice thing is that the animals are not really in a bar cage which is good for them.

Ra
Review №2

If I had to give more than 5 stars I would have given it☺️.Best place visited so far . Its tickets price is just AED 20 for adults and free for children under 12 yrs, the way indoor zoo is made is just astonishing, there is so much for kids to learn , and not only zoo but there is a museum and a garden and you can enjoy beautiful view while enjoying snacks at a small cafeteria .., this place has it all . Loved it .😁.my kids enjoyed it .worth visiting .

Ar
Review №3

Excellent place for a full day visit with kids , highly educational with wildlife Centre , science museum and islamic plants Centre , also children’s farm , Friday they open at 2.30 pm till 5.30 pm but more time needed in museum and zoo

Sh
Review №4

Wonderful place and worth visiting.. kids enjoyed alot and has multiple places to visit

Ny
Review №5

Good park to visit with family. Ticket is 20 per head. But kids under 12 is free. Many things to watch there..First of all the u can go to Arabia wild life there r many animals ,night animals ,snakes and insects to watch. Also having notcortnal animals as well. Then there is a botanical islamic garden as well . Which is so beautiful and having many plants . Very beautiful green area and fountain. I cam sit there for hours. Then there is a small museum ki d of place . There you can see how dinosaur evolution, earth evolution, how volcano works, how earthquake happens and many many.more things with videos to play in many languages. Old stones ,minerals and how the sand of many places we can see.Another very attractive thing which is childrens farm , having many ducks ,pigeons, horses ,camels and many many more. You can feed and pat the animals . Even you can ride a horse if you want.There is an open play area for kids too. Far from the noise of the city you can enjoy a great place to hang on the weekend .Highly recommended 👌

Di
Review №6

Loved it...must visit with kids ...kids will enjoy as well learn👍

Be
Review №7

Very good place and a good outing and experience for kids. Have 4 attractions inside like Zoo, Islamic Botanical Garden, Children Farm and Sharjah Natural History & Botanical Museum. Its a drive through park having parking lots near each attractions.

Ch
Review №8

Good indoor experience. Local staff and all are very cooperative. Per head AED 20 + vat. No credit cards or atm available. Superb food court with 280 angle animal view.

mi
Review №9

Best place to visit in summers with family and friends to explore desert animals,night birds, wild life and small sections of aquatic life. The park also offers Botanical garden, childrens park and museum for all ages. The museum takes you through the journey from beginning of the earth formation in different sections which showcases oldest rocks found on earth, other precious stones, fossil starfish rocks,Nickle meteorite rocks and real dinosaurs bone found in America. It also takes you to pre historic plants worlds, plants scientists and few brain teasers for kids. Good thing about the museum is its all indoor with good air-conditioning to beat summer heat. Animal feeding zone is currently closed due to summer and covid 19. Cost for adult is 20aed and kids under 12 yrs goes free. Ample parking spaces near all museums and cafe is also available in wild life park for quick bite. Park is well maintained with covid 19 protocols and occupancy is limited. Make sure you check the timings before visiting the place to avoid disappointment.

NA
Review №10

Best and coolest place during summer more better to visit☺️

Mo
Review №11

Worth for money Ticket is AED 20 for 4 parks inside . 1. Zoo 2.Children Farm 3. Islamic Garden 4. Museum & Botanical Garden. If not entered in any one can utilize same ticket within 2 months.can go even in summer

Sa
Review №12

Very good and economic place to visit with kids if you love animals you will never get bored even in summer you can enjoy mostly part is indoor only kids farm is outdoor but with the good shades my kids enjoyed alot ticket is 21drhm timings are 11am to 5:30 you can covered the whole zoo in 3 hours outside food is allowed take much water with you in summer stroller can move easily every section.

St
Review №13

Great place for kids and families. Multiple experiences of outdoor domestic animal park to indoor birds, reptile and animal wildlife center. It also has historical and botonical museum.Entry fee - Children below 12 go free, adults Pay 20 for all 4 attractions.

da
Review №14

Good entertaining place for both adults and kids

We
Review №15

Entrance fee was dhs20/person. There were a few centers there, however there was no clear indication where were we suppose to go, thk God we tried our luck going into Arabias Wildlife Centre.We were there on a weekday therefore there wasnt any crowd. Overall, the lighting is pretty bad especially at the nocturnal animal settings, the description lights were so bright u can hardly see the creatures featured as yr eyes need to adjust to the dark enclosure.Best not to wear white as u will glow against the glass when reading the animal description lit board.The indoor bird sanctuary is huge but there are too many pigeons which u see everyday.We werent sure if we could visit the Botanical Garden, maybe u can enquire when u visit.The worst was the cafeteria, the gentleman the man the place wasnt interested to promote what availableNote: more pix can be seen on my review re: Bleeding Centre of wildlife 😊

ra
Review №16

Arabian wildlife center with many desert animals to watch, childrens farm with some friendly animals to see and a small indoor play area for kids. Overall family friendly, entertaining place.

eb
Review №17

Indoor zoo.. there are a lot of animals, reptiles to see. Its particularly useful for children. It also has a restaurant inside. Museum is a must-go. The best place to relax and thats educational at the same time. It makes even adults feel as kids

sh
Review №18

Great place to visit during summer as most of the attractions are indoors. You have 4 attractions here: 1. Child Farm 2. Wild Arabia 3. Botanical garden 4. Museum.Restaurants and cafes are available inside the facility though menu is limited. Highly recommended for kids specially during summer

Vi
Review №19

Very nice place to visit. Kids will surely have fun. Total 4 small parks inside- Children park, Wild Arabians, Islamic botanical garden, Sharjah History museum. 15 AED ticket per adult and children are free. Very hygienic place and all precautions are in place for coronavirus. Need atleast 3-4 hrs to enjoy. You can also take your food and spend time in garden.

Ak
Review №20

Great place to spend 3 to 4 hours. children love it. its air conditioned. tickets cost 20 aed for adults. free for children below 12. Recommended for family outing. check google for timings before you go.

ja
Review №21

Superb place to visit.. I can see different types on animals...park.. Children farm.. History.. They increase the entrance fee to 21aed.. U can spend almost 6 to 7 hrs..

Ma
Review №22

Covering a vast area, the Sharjah Desert Park is an edutainment zone comprising of three sections namely: the Natural History Museum, Arabian Wildlife Centre and the Childrens Farm. It helps its visitors to get a better understanding of the flora and fauna of U.A.E as well as scientific explanation of natural processes in the most fun way possible. Situated 28 km from Sharjah on the road to Al Dhaid, this amazing museum is a must-visit, especially for the nature lovers.

Ad
Review №23

Excellent place to spend time with family 4 different locations like Islamic botanical garden, wildlife park, children farm are well maintained. Shops are available for snacks also nest and clean rest rooms. Ticket price is very less.

Kh
Review №24

Good specially with family and kids

Ha
Review №25

My little one loved it...Attention to small details during these Covid times makes so much of a difference..Kudos to the authorities who manage these facilities..

Mo
Review №26

Very nice place mixed up with Zoo, Potanical Garden , Museum & childrens Park, museum is very informative to the students

ji
Review №27

Okay for kids and one time visit

Le
Review №28

Fantastic location for family, even during this pandemic, Great value for the money payed.

Ал
Review №29

A must visit place! Allbin one experience: science & leisure, plants & animals.

De
Review №30

I visited last friday. But the park was closed.there were others also returning seeing a pasted paper at the gate saying today closed. I suggest if there is any measures to announce the unexpected closures so people wont be disappointed

Wa
Review №31

Wonderful experience. Recommended to take the kids

Sh
Review №32

The Sharjah Desert Park is one of the best places to visit if you love history, wildlife and culture. This park showcases traditional Arabian flora and fauna which adds to the beauty of this attraction. This attraction is also home to a zoo with four exclusive venues – Arabia’s Wildlife Centre, Sharjah Botanical Museum, Sharjah Natural History Museum and Children’s Farm – that display Sharjah’s natural history .

Ro
Review №33

Its a amazing place. must visit with family. Where you can see science and nature come together.

Sh
Review №34

Childrens will enjoy. Reasonable ticket rates and very clean and well maintained.

Sc
Review №35

An amazing place. The ticket price is a steal. You pay 15 DHS and you get access to all the venues. My favourite one was the Arabian Wildlife Centre. There were hundreds of different reptiles, insects, birds and animals. It also has a panoramic food court. You can look around at Goats, Oryx, Flamingos and even some ostriches. The Childrens farm was fun too. You can touch the animals, theyre very friendly and VERY HUNGRY. You can feed them sometimes. Id say this would be the best venue for kids. The museum was kind of cool. Personally, I didnt like the Botanical garden.OH, and if youre thinking of visiting here, try coming at least 3- 4 hours before the closing time.

Ro
Review №36

For me its on of a must visited place with the family. Specially the arabias wild life center worths a visit.

Om
Review №37

Really enjoyed the experience. Very educational for the little ones and super pocket friendly entertainment/informative spot in Sharjah

Mo
Review №38

Very high recommended, Amazing place,Very good for kids.

Mo
Review №39

Nice place for short visit with family and very well organized!

Fa
Review №40

Discovered this park which has 4 parks inside, Botanical Museum Islamic Botanical, Wildlife parkand Farm animals. Children can interact and pet the farm animals inside the Farm Park. The botanical museum has a playground, lots of display and collections about plants and animals. The wildlife park had many snakes, reptiles, rodents, few wild animals . Nice place for entertainment and fun time with children. The ticket is Aed 15 and kids below 12 enter free

Ra
Review №41

Good place to visit with kids and family.. the baboons and flamingos are the cutest one. Appreciate all the efforts of Sharjah team to entertain the visitors in a very economical tickets price.

mu
Review №42

Very good place specially if u have family with kids, ur kids can see small zoo only in 15dhs per person

Mo
Review №43

Great place for kids, indoor with a Restaurant. Had a great time with family.Highly recommended.

Aj
Review №44

Its a good place, but Im expecting more animals. But sadly, the washroom wasnt clean.

Sa
Review №45

Good place to spend 3 to 4 hours with kids...Finely maintained...

As
Review №46

Just a one time visit only recommended... No elephantNo TigerNo LionWhats there in the Botanical Garden? Nothing...

Ri
Review №47

Must visit destination especially with family and kids, well maintained, wildlife centre is jaw dropping as it is completely air conditioned.

Re
Review №48

Very good.. especially for kids

Sa
Review №49

Its a zoo and botanical garden with museum...

Dh
Review №50

Good place for the entire year any season you can visit, since its air conditioned visiting area.

Al
Review №51

Fantastic, wonderful place to be visited especially if you have small children (up to school age)....Its better to come early so you can enjoy your time..... Its better to bring some food or snacks (there is some restaurant but if you dont prefer to eat fast food it will be better to bring yohr own food)It has four parts the first two are mainly zoo and the other two work as museum....All of them are indoor.....

St
Review №52

Very nice place for hot summer visit, all indoor cool experience

Sa
Review №53

Good place for families. Ticket 15 AED for adults or kids 12 years and above. Children below 12 have free entrance. There many places inside that can be entered with the saem ticket and many activities. My kids enjoyed the children farm the best where they could feed farm animals and there are other activities such as drawing and reading. Theres a botanical garden showing different kinds of plants. There are also another two places to visit inside the park with living animals. There is a coffee shop inside each building but limited options present.

Sa
Review №54

Also known as Arabia’s Wildlife Centre.15 AED Entry fee per adults. Nice place. Kids can enjoy. Lots of birds, rats, snakes, monkeys, and some more things are waiting you!

Ei
Review №55

Great place to visit! You cant go wrong about it and at its current price its a very very good deal! I think its worth at least four time its ticket price. For those wondering 3 of the four parks are indoor so you can still enjoy it during the hot summer!!

Ra
Review №56

Good place to go with kids.. Not crowded and well Managed.. Entry price 20 DHs only and free for kids.. Value for money.

Sa
Review №57

Very well maintained wildlife park. You can all the animals in a natutal habitat. Also very good collection of snakes,rats and oter rodents. The aviary where the birds are kept in a natural like area is wonderful.

Ay
Review №58

Loved it totally worth in 15 aed

Ja
Review №59

Air conditioned zoo, great to visit during summer time for kids

Fa
Review №60

Lovely experience.I like the way they have designed the place. Safe to visit all 12 months of the year. Good entertainment for kids.

Ba
Review №61

A wonderful family and kids experience

Ah
Review №62

Good but from yrs is still the same just ticket increased to 21 dhs

Pr
Review №63

A temperature controlled zoo.Has many species of birds & animals grouped accordingly.Ticket price: AED 15.75 (including VAT)

Sa
Review №64

Very good place for families especially for childrenns... Worth for ticket rates and options like feeding of animals can find here... Good spot of weekend picnics

Mu
Review №65

Good place for adults and kids. Plenty of option available inside one gate. And ticket is very cheap.

Sh
Review №66

A good weekend get away place for the kids. You can even visit during the summer it is mostly an indoor park. The park is located in the mid of the desert in the Sharjah industrial area.Make sure that you carry cash as they dont accept card payment for entry pass. The park is located in a complex where a single ticket will grant you entry to the wild life center , the farm and Islamic botanical garden.

Ab
Review №67

Wonderful place for a family visit and especially for kids. This is place has 4 different parks to visit. One park is a full zoo with various different types of reptiles, animals and birds. It is maintained wonderfully. The second park called children’s park has all the domesticated animals such as horse, camel, donkey, duck, parrot, peacock, goats, sheep etc. The animals here can also be fed. The other two parks are gardens. Its a wonderful place to spend a quality few hours of family time with the kids enjoying. There’s a minimal fee of AED15 here as well. Plus there are a couple of cafeterias within the premise as well.

Ra
Review №68

Good to enjoy a day out for kids.

Ad
Review №69

Its really nice place for indoor zoo ... the place is clean and well maintained.... its easy to reach easy parking.for the entrance fee its only 15 aed not expensive .... I highly recommend it

Bi
Review №70

No recommended to visit in summerAnimals always sleeping

ch
Review №71

Good place to visit with family

Ar
Review №72

OMG it’s worth to visit the Sharjah Desert Park, Arabias Wildlife Center. The Arabian Wildlife Center is the only zoo in Arabia which exhibits all the animals naturally occurring in the Arabian Peninsula, both current and extinct.Simply excellent and much bigger than anticipated. A real treat for the kids being crazy about animals. Along with NATURAL HISTORY, BOTANICAL MUSEUM, FARM HOUSE & ISLAMIC GARDENIt can be recommended to take a coffee break or lunch in the panorama restaurant for the almost 360 degrees view of animals, and the food is ok.We all had a great day and will return again.5/5

YO
Review №73

Excellent place... Clean and tidy, airconditioned, covered and informative

Ro
Review №74

Great value for money. 15 dhs per adult. Four separate sections. Childrens farm. Batonic gardens Museum and wildlife centre.

AJ
Review №75

Good experience. Indoor zoo and kids farm are mostly liked by children

Bi
Review №76

Well maintained Zoo.Kids will enjoy.

Ab
Review №77

Very good place for every one. Lots if species cab be seen... good for kids

Bi
Review №78

Absolutely one of best park in UAE, children under 12 Free, ticket cost AED 15.75 including VAT

Ze
Review №79

Somehow I found animals more interactive here. Even Cheetas & Leopard were moving about ...bit more interesting than other zoos. Even the snakes were more active which Ive never seen. Kids can feed goats & ducks & horses. There is a little botanic garden with unripe grapes hanging. Will go there again for sure

ma
Review №80

Omg omg omg. Best place ever. For cheap price best place for kids to enjoy. Childrens farm is very good. Kids love seeing animals up close and feeding goats and sheep. Botanical gardens are very beautiful. Worth going and spending time.

Ta
Review №81

It was very nice but they need to come up with a technique to keep animals in the display gallery and not hide away somewhere

Ma
Review №82

Good price and lots of fun, especially for kids.

vi
Review №83

Great place for kids. The kids farm is too good for small ones to be interact with domestic animals. Good value for money and worth to spend atleast half a day here

Jo
Review №84

This place has 4 different sections. 3 sections would take around 1hr each and 1 would take only less than 30 minutes. 1) All would probably like Arabian Wild Park the best. There are not a lot of animals per se, but its good how they have managed and presented it. 2) Islamic Botanical garden doesnt have much (unless you are really really into plants) and you can finish in less than 30 minutes. 3) Science and history museum is very educational and can be good for kids or Science wizards. 4) Childrens Farm is where kids can touch and feed animals. Dont worry about the parking. There are rest rooms and snack bars. Note that photography is NOT allowed in some sections. So dont get high hopes on that! Currently, the entry fee now is AED 20/- (CASH only) for adults while kids below 12 enter free.

MU
Review №85

Great to visit in 20 dirhams, it worth.

Hi
Review №86

Very nice place to visit with childrens.. need atleast 3 -4 hours to complete all areas... bcos wild centre... childrens farm.. botanical garden are in seperate area...but all these building building have same main entrance for ticket.... so need more time to cover all these area... at 6:00 pm all will be closed...so better to enter between 2-3 pm...there is restuarant inside wildcentre.... outside botanical garden building there is childrens park and trees shaded grass area that can be used after 6:00 pm also...

Ar
Review №87

Descent place for kids to spend time watching animals while staying indoors.

Fo
Review №88

Worth the price and comfortable, indoor and suitable for summer time. Advice to keep the change for ticket at counter, no credit card facility

Um
Review №89

A day out at Sharjah Desert Park(Arabian Wildlife, Botanical Garden, Children Farm, Museum)Though less species of animals but Indoor AC Enclosure worth visit, very informative for kids, ticket is AED 15 for adults and children above 12 years of age.

Tu
Review №90

Great, clean and not busy place.Friendly staff!

Je
Review №91

A nice day out. The Childrens Zoo and the Botanical Garden were small but still worth the visit. The Arabian Wildlife Centre was the best followed by the Natural History Museum components. A nice afternoon out.

Wa
Review №92

Full of educational material ... farm house..meusam... islamic park...wild life... my kids love the place and want to go again

Mu
Review №93

Good place for kids, specially Children farm where kids can feed farm animals & ride camels

Di
Review №94

Well maintained park and more attractive for family day out with kids. Animals were well treated and appreciate the team for keeping it lively.

Ha
Review №95

One of the old and best park in the UAE. Lots of animals and creatures are within this facility. Desert life presented with lots of objective to see physically. I would recommend all must visit with family kids freinds, and all atleast once you will learn lots of things post visit. Entry ticket just AED 20 kids under 12 years are free entry. Lots of free parking space available within park inside.

Mu
Review №96

Best place for kids and adults. Indoor zoo and kids activity.

Ha
Review №97

HiIt was amazing placeAnd we enjoyed so much💕😘❤️😘💕😘❤️😘💕❤️❤️This is that place where everyone can enjoyed because it has economical ticket so I would like to thanks the team of Sharjah goverment 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Sr
Review №98

Should extend, the working hours on friday.

Ay
Review №99

Its a very good park or a little zoo for toddlers 😊 children farm has some common animals for kids basic interest 👍

Sh
Review №100

The animals are all well treated and good in nos. Only missing part was to be able to touch the farm animals for kids

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  • Address:Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:http://www.epaashj.ae/
  • Phone:+971 6 531 1999

Categories
  • Animal protection organization
  • Tourist attraction
  • Animal rescue service
  • Botanical garden
  • Museum
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:2–5:30PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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