Al Areen Wildlife Park

This wildlife park was the brainchild of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, The Crown Prince of Bahrain. It is divided into two parts, one of which is open to the public. The reserve area is off-limits without special permission. Access to the park is by bus from the main entrance. This takes parties around a tarmac road from which you are able to obtain good views of a variety of Arabian mammals, some roaming free and others in pens.

There are also some African animals which remain from the initial establishment of the park. Arabian species include scimitar-horned oryx, addax, Arabian oryx, dama gazelle, Nubian ibex, wild goat, barbary sheep and Asiatic onager. Wild bird species are also attracted to the park. Near to the administrative building is a walkway which gives close views of various species of bird and animal.

The park is opened daily from 8 -11.00 a.m. and 1-4.30 p.m. More information may be obtained from the park office: Tel 17631826