The Riyadh Zoo

Last activity 29 November 2009 by Alliecat

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AlliecatViP06 November 2009 10:26:10

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I went to the Riyadh Zoo yesterday and thought some of you might be interested in going, too! Was very reasonable admission: 10SAR for adults and 5 for children.

There wasn't a huge selection of animals to see (not like the very large zoos in other capital cities I have visited); however, the park was large, uncrowded, clean, green and nicely landscaped. I saw that many smart people had brought coolers and after touring the zoo, settled down in the grass in the shade, ate lunch and enjoyed the outdoors.

Yesterday, Thursday, was family day, so single women and families were there. I'm not sure which days are for single men or if the days rotate so if you're a single guy who wants to go, better check with zoo first.

If you want to see the pics of the place, I've posted them on my profile.

SaQiBViP24 November 2009 08:36:30

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Hmmm, its been a long time i havnt revisited the zoo, last time it was when i was a kid lol
Nice pics btw

musicmanViP24 November 2009 10:12:30

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I believe they still do have an elephant named RAJAH that was giufted by the Sri Lankan President some years ago?

SaQiBViP24 November 2009 11:06:41

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No its gone now, Alliecat ate him up

LOL

aftabksaActive member24 November 2009 14:26:54

Hey Allicet,

please see this page for riyadh zoo information...

http://gulfexpats.blogspot.com/2009/11/ … h-zoo.html

hope you will like it.... pls comment there.. either you like or not..

Thanks

Adnan

AlliecatViP29 November 2009 15:20:00

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I believe they still do have an elephant named RAJAH that was giufted by the Sri Lankan President some years ago?

Actually I saw a young-ish elephant (I am equating small-ish with young-ish!) who had an Indian keeper who prodded him (the elephant) with a stick to make him (the elephant) do some simple tricks! lol

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