Green Planet

The day ticket includes access to all levels of The Green Planet, including the Batcave. Some shorter and more informal animal encounters are also included if you’re at certain parts of the exhibition at the right time. There are four different animal encounter tickets, these include an exclusive interaction with the animal of your choice plus entry to the rest of the attraction. For children, there are also Zookeeper for the Day tickets, which include a special program that introduces them to the different tasks that zookeepers and other animal experts carry out inside The Green Planet to take care of the animal residents.

There are several informal animal encounters that staff can facilitate for any interested guest, including interactions with snakes, millipedes, and hissing roaches. There are four animal encounters that need to be booked in advance. The bird encounter can potentially include several different birds such as parrots and toucans, while the reptile encounter can include a variety of lizards, snakes, geckos, and chameleons. The sloth encounter is 20 to 30 minutes long, during which you’ll spend time with a sloth in a group of up to 10 visitors, while the sugar glider encounter includes 20 minutes with a sugar glider in a group of no more than 6 participants.

In addition to the talks given by experts around the attraction during the day, there are several educational programs available for children. For children and young people aged 9 to 16, there’s the chance to be a Zookeeper for a Day. This experience lasts from 8 am to 1.30 pm, including lunch, and kids will be able to help feeding animals, learn about different animal diets and care, and get to visit the laboratories where animals are cared for when they aren’t well enough to be in the exhibits. If you’re a resident of Dubai then your kids might enjoy the TGP Academy, a 10-week educational program for children aged 7 to 14. They’ll get an in-depth look at The Green Planet and will get to see what it’s like to work as an animal keeper, biologist, or vet. Graduates will get a certificate and the title of Junior Biologist!

You should expect to spend about two hours exploring, factoring in slightly longer with very young children. If you’ve booked an animal encounter then feature the length of the encounter in addition to that time so that you give yourself the opportunity to see the whole attraction after your encounter.

Every floor of the attraction and all of its main exhibits can be accessed by wheelchair users, but they may not be able to use the interior bridges which offer slightly different views of the indoor rainforest. If you have any questions about accessibility, the staff at the attraction will be happy to answer them and offer assistance.