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Doha Zoo

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Doha Zoological Garden
حديقة حيوان الدوحة
Doha Zoo in 2006
Date openedFebruary 1984
Date closed2013
Land area75 hectares (185.3 acres)[1]
Annual visitorsNone (closed)
Major exhibitsZoo, 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

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  1. ^ a b "Ashghal: 3,000 animals to be part of new Doha Zoo". November 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Doha Zoo closes indefinitely for renovations". August 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Animals shifted from closed-down Doha Zoo to Al Khor Park". February 21, 2016.
  4. ^ "Qatar makes headway on Doha Zoo plans with awarding of new contracts". April 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "Municipality ministry showcases key achievements of 2023". Gulf Times. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2025-03-02.