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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

8 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Dubai

Hotel Aquarium - Atlantis, The Palm aquarium in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai🐠 Aquarium
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4.6(109)$$11 mi · Palm Jumeirah

The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm offers an enchanting underwater journey through 65,000 marine animals including rays, sharks, and colorful tropical fish. Kids will be mesmerized by the themed chambers inspired by the legend of Atlantis, featuring walk-through tunnels where sea creatures glide overhead, and interactive touch tanks perfect for hands-on learning.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo aquarium in Downtown Dubai, Dubai🐠 Aquarium
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4.5(78,720)$$1 mi · Downtown Dubai

Located inside The Dubai Mall, this spectacular aquarium houses over 33,000 marine animals including sharks, rays, and colorful fish that will captivate children of all ages. The massive walk-through tunnel offers an immersive 270-degree view of underwater life, while interactive touch pools let little ones safely handle marine creatures under expert supervision. With extended evening hours and air-conditioned comfort, it's an ideal escape from Dubai's heat.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Sharjah Aquarium aquarium in Sharjah (Al Qasba), Dubai🐠 Aquarium
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4.5(13,152)$$10 mi · Sharjah (Al Qasba)

Sharjah Aquarium offers an exciting underwater journey through Arabian Gulf marine life with interactive touch pools that let children get hands-on with sea creatures. Located in the scenic Al Qasba waterfront district, this moderately-sized aquarium combines educational exhibits with engaging activities perfect for young explorers eager to learn about local marine ecosystems.

🕑 1.5 to 2 hours

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Lost World Aquarium at Aquaventure World aquarium in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai🐠 Aquarium
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4.5(12,787)$$11 mi · Palm Jumeirah

Lost World Aquarium at Aquaventure World offers an incredible hands-on marine experience where kids can touch stingrays, watch feeding shows, and explore interactive exhibits showcasing thousands of sea creatures. Located within the iconic Atlantis The Palm resort, this aquarium combines education with adventure, featuring immersive walk-through tunnels and engaging displays that bring children face-to-face with sharks, jellyfish, and colorful reef fish.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Ras Al Khor sublocality level 1 in Dubai, DXB🦁 Zoo
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary offers families a unique opportunity to observe Arabian wildlife including graceful gazelles, majestic oryx, and vibrant flamingos in their natural wetland habitat. The educational exhibits make learning about desert ecosystems and conservation efforts engaging and accessible for children, providing a refreshing alternative to Dubai's typical urban attractions.

🕑 1.5 to 2 hours

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🐠 Aquarium
$$1 mi · Downtown Dubai

The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo houses an incredible 33,000 marine animals across multiple interactive zones, including a spectacular 48-meter walk-through tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead. Kids can get hands-on at the touch pools, meet playful otters and penguins at the Underwater Zoo, and marvel at one of the world's largest suspended aquariums, all within the climate-controlled comfort of The Dubai Mall.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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🐠 Aquarium
$$10 mi · Palm Jumeirah

The Lost Chambers Aquarium offers an enchanting underwater adventure through themed halls inspired by the myth of Atlantis, featuring over 65,000 marine animals including rays, sharks, jellyfish, and colorful reef fish. Kids can get hands-on at interactive touch pools, watch diver feeding sessions, and explore maze-like passageways that make them feel like underwater explorers discovering ancient ruins.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm aquarium in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai🐠 Aquarium
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$$10 mi · Palm Jumeirah

The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm offers an unforgettable underwater journey through mythical Atlantis-themed halls housing 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits. Kids will be mesmerized by the walk-through tunnels, touching pools, and chance to see sharks, rays, jellyfish, and colorful reef fish up close in one of the Middle East's most impressive aquariums.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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