Dubai Safari Park, the leading wildlife and conservation destination in the emirate, has concluded its sixth season with a record-breaking attendance of over 52,700 visitors.

 

The park's highest ever visitation was recorded during the Eid Al Etihad break, which attracted over 43,000 visitors in just a four-day weekend, reported Government of Dubai Media Office.

 

 Seasonal activations, including Wild Fiesta, Wild in the Night, and Iftar in the Wild, also saw strong engagement. The region's only Night Safari attracted 17,000 visitors in one month. The live presentation, 'Echoes of the Wild', attracted over 80,000 attendees.

 

The Baby Rhino Naming Campaign, launched in Season 6, showcased the deepening bond between the community and nature. Over 13,000 people took part in naming 'Onyx', the park's newest rhino calf, a symbol of hope for a vulnerable species across the world. This initiative showcased how conservation efforts and awareness can inspire a tangible movement within the community.

 

Dubai Safari Park made a significant impact on the educational front under the theme 'Conservation of the Planet'.

 

The park welcomed nearly 45,000 students throughout the season, launching a school competition that saw 560 students from 22 schools present innovative ideas to protect wildlife and the environment.

 

This season also saw breakthroughs in animal care, conservation, and contributions to global wildlife preservation. The park welcomed 162 new animal births and hatchings, including 17 critically endangered newborns.

 

Dubai Safari Park has also published four research papers in the past year, covering areas such as preventive medications, rabies vaccination efficacy in African wild dogs, stress-reduction in big cats through enrichment, and surveillance of foot-and-mouth disease. These studies demonstrate Dubai Safari Park's expertise in merging welfare, research, and global collaboration.

 

Muna Alhajeri, Director of Dubai Safari Park said: "Season 6 marked a transformative chapter for us, not just in numbers, but in impact. We brought new life into the world, shared knowledge, inspired younger generations, contributed to science, and created meaningful experiences for all ages. We’re incredibly proud to be a destination where residents, tourists, and families come together to connect with nature and support real conservation efforts by simply being there. While we’re thrilled to see 16% growth in visitation and are celebrating every milestone we’ve achieved, we know this is just the beginning and the best is yet to come. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new season and show you what we’ve been working on.”

 

Dubai Safari Park will reopen on 14 October 2025 for its seventh season, promising refreshed experiences and new attractions, all while staying true to its core mission: to protect wildlife, inspire visitors, and create memories that matter.