AL AIN: As part of Al Ain Zoo ongoing efforts to preserve endangered species, Al Ain Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of three new Arabian sand cats for the first time in several years. The sand cat is considered an endangered animal according to the Red List of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. […]
AL AIN: Every July 14th, Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Chimpanzee Day to honour these incredible creatures and raise awareness about their conservation. The zoo is like a special home for four chimpanzees—there’s one male and three females, all originally from Africa. In the wild, chimpanzees face big challenges like losing their homes to cities […]
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Veterinary Day, observed this year on 27th April, under the theme “Veterinarians are essential health workers”. Throughout the years, Al Ain Zoo has marked significant milestones in veterinary and animal care, adhering to the highest international standards. The veterinary team, comprising skilled doctors, assistants, and technicians, holds specialised […]
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain Zoo has grown 211.2 tonnes of plant-based sustenance annually. In a dedicated nursery, the zoo cultivates a range of animal food plants, including local and non-local species such as Sidr, Ghaf, Hibiscus, and others. This sustainability initiative ensures a consistent food supply while reducing its ecological footprint, and highlights the zoo’s […]
Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo is celebrating Eid Al-Fitr this year, alongside a delightful array of public events and activities taking place every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, positioning the Zoo as the ultimate family destination. The Dar Al Zain Festival, hosted by the Zoo in collaboration with the Department of Culture and […]
Al Ain Zoo has welcomed an impressive 575 new births between January and November 2023, with a particular focus on ungulates (large mammals with hooves eg. zebra, deer, giraffe, rhinocerous, etc.). These newborns are part of the zoo’s natural breeding programs aimed at preserving endangered species while maintaining high health standards. Mohammad Yousef Al Faqeer, […]
Al Ain: Since its founding in 1968, the Al Ain Zoo has played a crucial role in the preservation of a wide variety of wild species, especially perennial trees. These majestic trees, such as Sidr, Samar, and Ghaf, have been lovingly cared for over the years, showing the Zoo’s dedication to environmental conservation. Visitors can […]
Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo welcomes visitors to enjoy an interactive experience with penguins. The Zoo is making all efforts to innovate and diversify experiences to keep visitors entertained while giving them the opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation. The penguin feeding experience is divided into two parts: the first involves visitors feeding the endangered […]
Al Ain: In 2022, Al Ain Zoo was delighted to welcome 226 students on the unique Al Ain Safari to provide an exceptional learning experience offered by the school programs team to teach the younger generation about different ecosystems and give them an opportunity to explore the amazing variety of wildlife at the safari tour. […]
Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo recently monitored 108 migrant and resident birds, of which five are classified as new species, as part of its annual study carried out to monitor biodiversity and examine the status of the Zoo’s environment as a habitat for wildlife and migratory birds, specifically in terms of their species, numbers and […]
Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo has announced to wildlife enthusiasts and prospective visitors that it will feature an interactive pop-up event at Zabeel Park in Dubai from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. from November 18 to 20, 2022, with the aim to promote the Zoo’s activities and experiences, reach out to a wider scope of […]
