Riyadh Zoo, in the heart of Malaz in Riyadh, is an easily accessible travel location for those visiting the city of Riyadh. At the beautifully spread out landscape and marvelously set terrains, this zoological park has an area of 55 acres and consists of more than 1500 animals in 40 species that let ones good amount of time to be spent in an animal world. The zoo was opened in the year 1987.

You get a flamingo welcome as you enter the gates of the zoo. A large amount of these wading birds, native to tropical brackish waters, in its free world are a real attraction of the zoo.

An appreciable factor at the zoo is the accurate setting of the landscapes and terrains for the animals that suites its natural habitat

A Giant tortoise 'rushing' for a meal.

White peacock after a dance.
 

A train journey for about 20 minutes inside the zoo covers a good portion of the zoo that multiplies the entertainment of kids, adults and old alike.