Get up close to the wildlife of Qatar and discover exotic animals at Al Khor’s newly renovated zoo and family playground. There are many activities for a fun day out, including mini-golf, train rides, basketball and restaurants.
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Get up close to the wildlife of Qatar and discover exotic animals at Al Khor’s newly renovated zoo and family playground. There are many activities for a fun day out, including mini-golf, train rides, basketball and restaurants.
Al Khor Park and Zoo is one of the oldest public parks of Qatar. Just a short drive from Doha, you’ll find vast green spaces with pergolas to enjoy a picnic, playgrounds and train rides for the kids, events at the amphitheatre, plus a museum, mosque and zoo with over 300 animals.
You can see 315 animals from 49 species, including primates, big cats, giraffes and pandas
On Tuesdays, the park is reserved solely for women and children
Home to 42 types of trees, shrubs and plants, plus waterfalls and fountains in a vast 240,000 sqm space
Al Khor Park and Zoo is a favourite with tourists and locals for its wide range of play areas and green spaces where you can relax with the whole family. Here are a few ways to spend your day at the park.
Al Khor Zoo has been designed to give you the closest possible view of fascinating wild animals – as close as 1.5 metres.
This birdwatcher’s paradise is home to many wild birds like flamingos, geese and ducks, plus exotic species like Macau, parrots, lovebirds, peacocks, ibis, ostriches and Ethiopian chickens.
The primate section is where chimpanzees, baboons, capuchin, vervets and rhesus monkeys hang out. All animals are looked after with the utmost care by qualified veterinary doctors and a full medical crew.
At an artificial lake, visitors can view many crocodile species from a safe distance.
Get a taste of Africa when you meet zebras, giraffes and rhinos, plus take a look at gazelles, deer, dwarf goats and more.
Al Khor Park and Zoo is a favourite with tourists and locals for its wide range of play areas and green spaces where you can relax with the whole family. Here are a few ways to spend your day at the park.
Two spacious play areas for younger and older kids are covered with comfortable rubber floors.
The mosque in Al Khor Family Park can accommodate 360 worshippers.
The 160 sqm open-air theatre seats up to 400 people.
The 160 sqm open-air theatre seats up to 400 people.
Relax at the sprawling artificial lake, where you can admire waterfalls and fountains.
Practice your putting skills at the mini golf course, where you can rent balls and putters.
Enjoy a bite to eat at the family restaurant or you sample local delicacies at many food kiosks.
A large, air-conditioned 1,200 sqm museum has interesting artefacts on display.
Say hello to the giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya and enjoy amazing entertainment at this family-oriented venue.
If you’re taking a day trip to Al Khor, stay at a nearby beach resort, explore Purple Island and get some retail therapy at Al Khor Mall.
The park is 50 km from Doha and will take around 40 minutes by car. There are also local bus stops nearby.
Al Khor Park and Zoo is open 7 days a week: 8:00 to 22:00 daily, and the zoo is open from 8:00 to 18:00.
The Park's entry tickets can be bought from select Al Meera branches (Airport, Hyatt Plaza, Gulf Mall, Al Thakhira, Al Khor, Al Wakrah, Al Shamal, Al Mansoura), saving guests time at the park's ticket desk. The prices are QAR 15 for adults and QAR 10 for children under the age of ten. Panda Park tickets can be bought on the Oun app – more info here.
Located in Al Shamal Road Towards Al Khor City, reaching the Al Khor park is easy. By car or taxi it’s only a 10-minute drive from Al Khor. There is an excellent parking facility available for visitors with 700 parking bays.
Yes, there is plenty of parking available – 700 parking bays.
On Tuesdays, the park is reserved solely for women and children. Occasionally, there are also cultural gatherings organised at the Al Khor Park & Zoo.
OPENING TIMES
8:00 to 22:00 daily
Zoo: 8:00 to 18:00 pm
Tuesdays for women and children only
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