Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital, Veterinary hospital in Doha, Qatar
The Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital is a veterinary hospital for falcons, located in the old souq district of Doha, Qatar. It has examination rooms, laboratory facilities, and housing for the birds, all set next to the nearby Falcon Souq.
The hospital opened in 2008 to meet the growing demand for specialized falcon care in Qatar. It was established at a time when falconry was gaining wider recognition as a living tradition worth protecting.
Falcon owners come here not only for medical care but also to meet and exchange knowledge with one another. Right next to the hospital is the Falcon Souq, where hoods, jesses, and other traditional hunting gear are sold.
The hospital is primarily a working veterinary clinic, not a tourist attraction, so it is best to contact the staff before arriving to check whether a visit is possible. Once inside, keep your voice low and ask before taking any photos.
Falcons treated at this hospital can receive their own travel passport, which documents their health records and travel permits. This document is required by Qatari law and travels with the bird whenever it is taken abroad.
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