I been to many Zoos in many countries, What I Liked about this one was (most of) the animals were active or playing or interacting with each other, big open enclosures, still some room for improvement some of the smaller animals like mongoose and foxes could do with more space IMO. Its a bit awkward to get to if not driving, we got tram to last stop on line 2 Al Irfane and got blue cab from there 25dh, but could not get a cab back and had to walk couple km's back to tram on busy road, but still worth the trip.
Only 50 dirhams which is under £5... and so much to see, cute animals but some scary ones too and friendly staff! What more could you ask for!
On my annual trip to Rabat I visited the Zoo again in June 2014. Despite the fact that the tickets are cheap it was still relatively quiet (well I did came across two groups of young children). It is still as clean as it was before and I think that this time there were a bit more animals.
In comparison to the old Zoo the staff is this time instructed (and willing) to make sure that people stick by the rules. In the old Zoo you could give a staff member a few Dirham and he would try to annoy the lions by using a stick. On this occasion I actually saw a staff member arguing with some idiots who had thrown candy to a chimpanzee!. Very good!.
This time I noticed that there were two groups of lions, one in the big enclose a bit in the back of the park and one at the entrance.. which you can only see when you look into one of the vacant buildings.... Such a pity, why don't the open the space or put a cafe or restaurant in it?!?..... I am sure people would love to see lions (behind glass) from such a short distance while they are eating and drinking!.
I still say that this is one of the best, if not the best things to do in Rabat. Nobody is bothering you and it is also the only real Zoo in Morocco!. A lovely way to spent two to four hours!.
This is a new zoo and still needs some work but was a perfect diversion for the kids. It's not too big so is navigable, they have done a nice job w/ landscaping (although some of the animal quarters need help) and have stationed snack booths at enough places that you can get something to eat and continue with your trip. There are several large maps posted and the food in the cafe was fine - just know that what's on the menu and what they actually have can be different. Worth the effort.
