What you need to know:
♡ Ski Dubai provide snow clothes, socks, boots and gloves (not water resistant). I would recommend to bring warm under layers and a hat, it’s cold in there! -8C
♡ The encounter last about 15/20 min, and you are part of a small group. You get up close to Gentoo penguins - they are super cute, energetic little creatures. Then you get directed to another area where you get to meet and pet two King Penguins, the second largest species of penguins.
♡ The staff is friendly and knowledgeable sharing some fun facts about the aquatic birds.
♡ The penguins looked really well taken care off. The staff seemed really caring and attentive.
♡ The work of the team behind the attraction helps develop knowledge and education about the specie and the programme drives research on a global scale. While I absolutely enjoyed the experience, I also had to bring up the issue of animal in captivity and human interaction with wild animal to my children. It’s a touchy subject and it raises ethical questions. The first part of the experience include watching a video explaining that the “attraction” has been created with behaviourist and conservationists specials. They are actually part of a conservation breeding programme.
♡ No camera allowed but the photographer is great, making sure to capture some cool family shots. It’s an extra cost, so for the price of the attraction, I think a photo should be included as part of the package.
♡ It’s pricey, so make sure to look for special deals.