Is Al Areen Wildlife Park still open to visitors, and what is it called now?

Yes, part of it is open. The former Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve is now called Mohammed bin Zayed Natural Reserve. Bahrain's tourism authority says it has welcomed visitors since 1976 and works to protect and breed endangered species, especially the Bahraini reem gazelle and the Arabian oryx.

One section is only for specialists and researchers. The other is open to the public, with native plants such as marakh trees and date palms, and birds, mammals and reptiles.

The tourism authority lists the phone number +973 17845480. It shows hours of 04:00 AM – 08:00 PM Saturday to Thursday and 12:30 PM – 04:00 PM on Friday. The early opening time looks unusual, so call before you go to confirm visiting times and any entry fee.

Steps

  1. Call +973 17845480 to confirm today's visiting times and any fee.
  2. Plan to visit the public section; the research section is closed to visitors.

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