Close viewing
Spacious habitats and well-placed viewing areas bring visitors remarkably close to crocodiles while keeping observation safe.
Dubai Crocodile Park
Mushraif
Dubai Crocodile Park is a crocodile-focused zoo in Mushraif where you can see Nile crocodiles up close, explore a natural history museum and, at scheduled times, hold a baby crocodile under staff supervision.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,182 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Baby encounters
Supervised sessions let visitors touch or hold baby crocodiles, a standout activity for children and families.
Museum learning
The museum adds clear context on crocodile evolution, biology and history rather than making the visit observation-only.
Expert guides
Guides give short, informative introductions and answer questions about behaviour, welfare and conservation.
Feeding shows
Scheduled feeding sessions make the crocodiles more active and give the visit a memorable focal point.
Clean grounds
Reviewers consistently describe the park, walkways and facilities as clean, organised and well maintained.
Underwater views
The aquarium provides a different perspective by showing crocodiles swimming below the waterline.
Café views
The on-site café and restaurant give you somewhere to eat while looking across the park and crocodile pond.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check feeding. Confirm the feeding schedule before going: crocodiles are not fed every day, and sessions are often on weekends.
Arrive early. Morning visits can be quieter, with fewer crowds and more time to speak with the guides.
Beat queues. If you watch feeding and want the baby-crocodile photo, go straight to the encounter area afterwards because the queue can grow quickly.
Check closure. If visiting in summer, check current operating information first; one visitor went shortly before the summer closure.
Look for deals. Check deal websites before booking, as visitors have reported discounted tickets and good advance-booking offers.
Parking available. Driving is practical: a review specifically reports parking at the park.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mushraif - Dubai
Mushraif, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small footprint
Several visitors found the park smaller than expected, making it more of a focused one- to three-hour outing than a full-day zoo.
Unclear schedule
One repeat visitor said the website did not clearly publish the baby-crocodile and feeding times, complicating return visits.
Single species
This is specifically a crocodile attraction; you will not see a wider range of animals.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75AED
between 3 and 15 years
“The park is not big and adults cost 9tAED, between 3 and 15 years 75AED”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Crocodile Park is a focused wildlife attraction in Mushraif, built around close views of Nile crocodiles rather than a broad zoo collection. You can walk through the habitats, see crocodiles underwater in the aquarium, visit the natural history museum and, during scheduled sessions, hold or touch a baby crocodile with a handler. The feeding show is another major draw.
The park is clean, calm and well organised, with guides who explain crocodile behaviour, welfare and conservation in an accessible way. The spacious-looking habitats and glass viewing areas help you get close without losing the sense that this is a managed animal facility. Families tend to get the most from the baby encounter and feeding times, while adults may appreciate the museum and the quieter atmosphere.
Plan around the schedule rather than assuming every activity runs daily. Reviews mention feeding at different times, including 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and weekend-only sessions, while baby encounters have also been reported around 4:00–4:30 PM or later. Check before travelling, especially near summer closure.
The visit usually takes about one to three hours; parking is available, and the café or restaurant overlooks the crocodiles. Reported prices include AED 95 per person for entry and 75AED for ages 3–15 in one review, so verify current rates.