Wildlife & Reserves · Eastern Province
Fareed Farm Private Zoo
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Before you go
8 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
- Facilities Parking 178 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 36 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require a permit arranged beforehand; there is no casual access.
- Do not feed or approach animals. Keep to the marked route — the ground either side is habitat, and in the highlands it is also where the drops are.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 31 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 91 km
- 1 h 42 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 105 km
- 5 h 4 mfrom Riyadh · 466 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 several need a permit arranged beforehand.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Fareed Farm Private Zoo
Fareed Farm Private Zoo is a nature reserve in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. 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: Umm al Bardi, Zibarat Sidiyah and Naqa adh Dhiyabah.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Eastern Province
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fareed Farm Private Zoo?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need a permit arranged beforehand.
How long do I need at Fareed Farm Private Zoo?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Fareed Farm Private Zoo?
Parking 178 m (source: osm).
How high is Fareed Farm Private Zoo?
About 36 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Fareed Farm Private Zoo?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 26.7914, 49.4185 — near Umm al Bardi, Zibarat Sidiyah and Naqa adh Dhiyabah.
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