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.
You have prayer halls, toilets, restaurants and small cafes inside the zoo.
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.
A giant tortoise 'rushing' for
a meal.
Bengal Tiger
These endangered species are
native to the Indian subcontinent.
