{"id":47021,"date":"2025-11-20T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=47021"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:05:28","slug":"everything-about-riyadh-zoo-dates-zones-and-working-hours-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/everything-about-riyadh-zoo-dates-zones-and-working-hours-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything About Riyadh Zoo: Dates, Zones and Working Hours in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for something new to check out during <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/upcoming-events-in-riyadh-you-cant-miss-2025\/\">Riyadh Season 2025<\/a><\/strong>? Here\u2019s a <strong>beloved family-friendly free zone that\u2019s now open<\/strong> and ready for you: <strong>Riyadh Zoo<\/strong>! From giraffes reaching for the sky to flamingos strutting their stuff, it brings you up close to wildlife in a way that\u2019s both fun and informative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The zoo is split into several zones, each with something unique to offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Almalaz Bay<\/strong>: start your visit with Owl House, Farm Experience, and Kangaroo Yard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ape Escape<\/strong> where you can meet chimpanzees, orangutans, lemurs, and other primates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enchanted Forest<\/strong>: this African-themed area lets you feed giraffes, meet llamas and bears, and watch gazelles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pink Lake<\/strong> is filled with flamingos, parrots, and songbirds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Swamp<\/strong> where you check out Bengal and white tigers, walk through a crocodile tunnel, and explore a reptile house with over 60 rare species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wild Adventure<\/strong> allows you to get up close (but safely!) to lions, elephants, and hippos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRR5777ja7W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRR5777ja7W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by \u0645\u0648\u0633\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u064a\u0627\u0636 | Riyadh Season (@riyadhseason)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Riyadh Zoo is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM<\/strong>, so you\u2019ve got plenty of time to explore everything it has to offer! Dive into a world of wildlife <strong>until January 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already <strong>enjoying Riyadh Season 2025<\/strong>, don\u2019t miss out on the zoo. And be sure to check out <strong>other zones like snowy magic at <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/riyadh-season-2025-brings-back-courchevel-zone-and-it-opens-this-november\">Courchevel<\/a> or head to <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/suwaidi-park-opens-for-riyadh-season-2025-with-celebration-of-global-cultures-dates-and-details\/\">Suwaidi Park<\/a><\/strong>, which is wrapping up its Levant week and prepares the celebration of another culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, the festival features multiple events: this weekend, check out<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/top-tier-fight-night-coming-to-riyadh-this-weekend-all-bouts-of-the-ring-iv-night-of-champions\">The Ring IV: Night of Champions<\/a><\/strong> with big names and even bigger matchups. And if you&#8217;re ready to plan a bit ahead, mark your calendar for February 2026 when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/sneaker-con-returns-to-riyadh-in-february-2026\/\">Sneaker Con<\/a> is coming to the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates as the season continues!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something new to check out during Riyadh Season 2025? Here\u2019s a beloved family-friendly free zone that\u2019s now open and ready for you: Riyadh Zoo! From giraffes reaching for the sky to flamingos strutting their stuff, it brings you up close to wildlife in a way that\u2019s both fun and informative. 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