Visitors flock to new Riyadh Safari

Saudi Arabia is putting on a series of national fairs to highlight cultural and artistic attractions

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  A boy feeds an elephant during a trip to Riyadh Safari, part of the activities for Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia, November 13, 2021. All photos: Reuters

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  A father holds his daughter as a mangabey monkey clings to her during a visit to Riyadh Safari.

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  A mangabey monkey horses around with visitors at Riyadh Safari.

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  Visitors view animals from inside a vehicle during their visit to Riyadh Safari.

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  A young visitor meets a palm cockatoo at Riyadh Safari.

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  Dancers perform for visitors at Riyadh Safari.

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  A family watches from inside a vehicle as a tiger prowls through the Riyadh Safari area.

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  A visitor takes pictures of elephants enjoying a meal at Riyadh Safari.

More than 700 animals have been brought to Riyadh Safari, part of a series of events designed to highlight the kingdom's tourism potential.

Nofa Wildlife Park is now open for visitors. The Riyadh Safari features creatures from all over the world including deer, rare mangabey monkeys, elephants, cockatoos, lions and leopards.

Colourful birds are on display at the Birds Garden in the wildlife park, near Riyadh.

Tickets cost SAR 55 — about $15. Children under two are free.