Doha Zoo
Appearance
Doha Zoological Garden حديقة حيوان الدوحة | |
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![]() Doha Zoo in 2006 | |
Date opened | February 1984 |
Date closed | 2013 |
Land area | 75 hectares (185.3 acres)[1] |
Annual visitors | None (closed) |
Major exhibits | Zoo, aviary, cave |
The Doha Zoo was a Zoological garden established in Qatar in February 1984. It was closed in 2012 for renovations,[2][3] with a scheduled reopening in 2017.[1][4]
In 2023, Doha Zoo and Al Khor Park Zoo recorded 265 new animal births among various species.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ashghal: 3,000 animals to be part of new Doha Zoo". November 13, 2013.
- ^ "Doha Zoo closes indefinitely for renovations". August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Animals shifted from closed-down Doha Zoo to Al Khor Park". February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Qatar makes headway on Doha Zoo plans with awarding of new contracts". April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Municipality ministry showcases key achievements of 2023". Gulf Times. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2025-03-02.