Wildlife & Reserves · Southern Bahrain
Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve
محمية العرين
Photo: Al Areen Wildlife Park Artificial Pond.jpg · > ange < · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Drones Suspended — Bahrain suspended all drone activity and approvals on 28 March 2026, until further notice Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Bahrain is relaxed by regional standards, but shoulders and knees covered is the norm away from hotels and beaches. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 6 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Managed reserves keep fixed hours and some require booking ahead; there is no casual access outside them.
- Do not feed or approach animals, and keep to the marked route — the ground either side is nesting or grazing habitat.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 40 mfrom Bahrain International Airport (BAH) · 43 km
- 13 mfrom Zallaq (west coast resorts) · 7 km
- 14 mfrom Sakhir (circuit and interior) · 7 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and some need booking.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
zoo in Sakhir, Bahrain
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q4703495
About & Sources Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve
Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve is a nature reserve in Southern Bahrain, Bahrain — Wikidata describes it as "zoo in Sakhir, Bahrain". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, Gravity Village and Festival City.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Southern Bahrain
- zoo in Sakhir, Bahrain
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and some need booking.
How long do I need at Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve?
About 6 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve?
In Southern Bahrain (BH-14), Bahrain, at 26.0106, 50.5045 — near Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, Gravity Village and Festival City.
Who can take you there
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