With more than 350 animals from across the globe and with a plethora of activities, Oman’s largest Zoo in Ibra will open its doors to public on Thursday, the second day of Eid.
Named the ‘Safari World’, the zoo features animals of various nature including lions, tigers, deers, gazelles, reptiles and birds from different continents of the world.
Speaking to the Observer, Khalfan bin Saeed al Maamari, the chief promoter of the zoo said the entry fee has been fixed at RO 5 for adults and children below 12 will only be charged RO 3 while kids below 4 will enter free. The Zoo is open from 8 am to 10 pm everyday.
Spread over an area of 286,000 square metres, the ambitious zoo will also have a water theme park and a compete family entertainment avenue, animal feeding area, family boating facility and the like, part of offering a complete day full of entertainments.
“We will also have family packages and group packages where they will pay less for the entertainment and we will also have days dedicated to school children,” Al Maamari said.
“We are happy to announce the opening of the zoo which will house animals, reptiles, birds and the like in Ibra which has ambitious growth plans to mark Oman in the global tourism map,” he said.
Most of the animals are locally sourced while many are from the GCC and other Asian countries and some others are from Africa and other European countries and Asia.
Al Maamari believes that Safari World is going to be a major attraction for tourists visiting the Sultanate as a large line up of animals, alligators, birds and the like are all set to enthral the visitors and will be a sureshot to bring in more tourists to the country.
Small scale zoos are already in operation in the country with a wide range of animals with the one of its kind habitat, thanks to the individual efforts in maintaining such havens for wild animals. However, Safari World will be the largest of its kind by far.
Al Maamari said nearly 30 members of the Oman Bikers will visit the zoo on April 19 at 11 am which is open to all.
“In addition, we will have an exclusive Birds show 10 am on April 20 where exclusive birds will go on display for the spectators throughout the day,” he added.
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