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Ibrahimmasoodi
Eastbourne, UK58 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We had been to this zoo with family . There are beautiful wild animals and birds . The zoo is near main city . Very well maintained place and food items are available . However, It seemed that the building engineer had forgotten the installation of flushes . The wash rooms were stinking . Hope authorities will look into it . otherwise it is worth visiting place and one enjoys with family . Other thing note worthy was the hunger of animals . Authorities must take care of animals . The timings are till 2 am and Fridays are open as well.
Written August 29, 2014
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AFAK25
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia4,460 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
This was the first zoo I visited in the whole of Middle East. I had initial apprehensions from reading online reviews but still went ahead as the kids were really keen to meet the animals.
Tickets sell for SR15 for everybody above 4 years. Free entry otherwise.
The initial exhibits on the left side of the zoo were appalling. The animals were locked behind double wall of grilles and it was difficult to see the animals behind. Most of them were asleep, hiding in some nook and cranny. I already thought of writing off the whole place as a scam.
However we went ahead and saw the giraffe and elephant enclosures, so on and so forth and after a while I thought it's not that bad really if one chooses to ignore the double grilles. The Taif Zoo is not big and the wide expanse of empty space makes it just nice for families to spread a carpet under the shades and spend quality time together and for kids to have fun looking at the animals. Despite the relatively small space, the quantity of animals kept here was ample in my view. Some of them were really attractive to kids like the billy goats, cats, marmots and birds.
The zoo also has a dolphin show but it only starts at 5.00pm, a bit too late for us.
Tickets sell for SR15 for everybody above 4 years. Free entry otherwise.
The initial exhibits on the left side of the zoo were appalling. The animals were locked behind double wall of grilles and it was difficult to see the animals behind. Most of them were asleep, hiding in some nook and cranny. I already thought of writing off the whole place as a scam.
However we went ahead and saw the giraffe and elephant enclosures, so on and so forth and after a while I thought it's not that bad really if one chooses to ignore the double grilles. The Taif Zoo is not big and the wide expanse of empty space makes it just nice for families to spread a carpet under the shades and spend quality time together and for kids to have fun looking at the animals. Despite the relatively small space, the quantity of animals kept here was ample in my view. Some of them were really attractive to kids like the billy goats, cats, marmots and birds.
The zoo also has a dolphin show but it only starts at 5.00pm, a bit too late for us.
Written January 2, 2021
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Yousaf 7
Dubai, United Arab Emirates445 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
i visited Taif zoo on 23 Dec.2016 its OK some old animals.entry ticket is 10 riyals per person only good for children.
Written January 3, 2017
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j.alba
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Jul 2022 • Family
Disgusting vile place for animals, they are not well taken care of and often have visible injuries or diseases. All the animals are in cages that don’t fit them and look depressed, malnourished, and in pain. This “zoo” should be shut down because all its doing is torturing animals who deserve better. I cannot stress how much this zoo is a bad experience for both the animals and the people visiting.
Written July 10, 2022
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ZohaibAhmed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia20 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I reached there with my kids, there is SAR 10/- per person ticket for adults as entry fees, we found the Zoo is very cleaned with many animals most of the attractions was the large grassy areas plus the golf cars which is avaible on rent for hourly basis, as far as the animals are concerned we were amazed to see Elephant, lamas, hourses, different types of camels....the other good thing is the funland with many colorful rides which is another attraction for tourist.
Overall the place is a must visit if you are going or passing by taif specially for kids amusement.
Overall the place is a must visit if you are going or passing by taif specially for kids amusement.
Written July 25, 2015
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Kannan Thangaraju
Saudi Arabia5 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Maintanance is very poor and you can see lot of animals. Family can rest here for a while . Only in night time is best to view.
Written September 4, 2017
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Sumaya K
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia44 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Most of the animals are sick and have weird illnesses , a pop eyed ostrich , a three legged bull and a stranded camel.
the only animals that look fine are the baboons, goats , bears , camels.
the only animals that look fine are the baboons, goats , bears , camels.
Written September 16, 2015
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Zeemir
Mecca, Saudi Arabia28 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
The zoo was terrible. It is worth a visit but do not expect anything.
The place had a obscure smell coming from everywhere and the animals were malnourished.
Food was not of a decent standard and the facilities were disgusting.
Had a few decent animals but they were not very well kept and maintained.
The place had a obscure smell coming from everywhere and the animals were malnourished.
Food was not of a decent standard and the facilities were disgusting.
Had a few decent animals but they were not very well kept and maintained.
Written October 1, 2017
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Sarz08
Edmonton, Canada87 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
They had a a variety of animals (lions, gazelles, deers, elephants, Llamas, different kinds of camels, bears, horses, goats, ducks, snakes, lizards, differents birds etc.)
Good place to keep my 3 and 4yr old busy. Plus there were a few reasonably priced toy/gift shops and small cafeterias. Overall pleasant!
Good place to keep my 3 and 4yr old busy. Plus there were a few reasonably priced toy/gift shops and small cafeterias. Overall pleasant!
Written January 7, 2017
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ha20mp
Saudi Arabia59 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Taif Zoo located around 10 Kms from our Hotel, worth while visit and see well Maintained Zoo, really Arabian Monkeys funny to see, Family and Kids very much enjoyed.
Written April 26, 2016
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The price was very cheap Cruiser. I think it was around 10-20 SAR
Written November 26, 2019
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