Emirates Park Zoo: Emirates Park Zoo would be nothing short of a hidden gem for animal lovers. It boasts the distinction of being one of Dubai’s first private zoos. A wide range of activities is provided here, including animal sighting sessions and a gaming section. As my daughter is at the age where she is learning the alphabet, I thought that a trip to the zoo would be perfect dad-daughter time. There are some animals with which you can click pictures, pet them, and spend time with them. I think such an amazing experience like this is what makes this zoo so famous. The zoo is the ideal size, not too vast, and the animals are given enough space so that they do not feel caged. We got really excited when weI got to know that we can feed animals - at the entry gate you can get some leaves and animal feed, and it only cost me 5 AED. We fed a giraffe, camel, zebra, and several other animals. Birds such as owls are also brought out for interaction or photo sessions with kids. During our colourful time at the zoo in the evening, among other things, there was an event with parrots, rose-breasted cockatoos, and blue golden macaws showcased playfully. Emirates Park Zoo, home to many species, is a great place to learn about Dubai’s nature. We watched animal performances in two different theatres while learning about their various habitats and ecosystems. There was also an African music show and a magic display that one can attend but my daughter was happiest just staring at the animals and running around. Later the day we also went to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, oh! Unbelievable.