Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain Zoo and its collection

Al Ain Zoo, opened in 1969, is a zoo in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

The zoo covers 50 hectares and counts 68 mammal, 88 bird and 35 reptile species.

History

Concern for the wildlife of the region led Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who ruled Abu Dhabi and served as president of the United Arab Emirates, to decide on a national zoo in 1968. It was established the following year and admitted visitors from 1972.

Animals and collection

The collection is mostly hoofed plant-eaters, among them Arabian antelope, oryx, eland, gazelle and lechwe. A rare white lion and a Nubian giraffe are also kept.

Exhibits

Its exhibits include Sand Cat Conservation Centre and Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center.

Things to do

Things to do include safari drives, giraffe feeding, lemur walk, Sand Cat Keeper Talk and Reptile Encounter.

What the venue says

• feeding shows
• Explore a range of cuisines at our dining spots, cafes and food trucks. Enjoy tasty meals, snacks, and refreshing beverages as you relax and recharge.
• Al Ain Zoo offers plenty of free parking close to the main entrance, including spaces for families and visitors with special needs.
• The Zoo offers wheelchairs to elderly visitors and People of Determination. These are available from Guest Relations near the main entrance.
• Al Ain Zoo is wheelchair accessible and designed to welcome visitors of all abilities. The pathways are wide, mostly flat, and paved, making it easier for wheelchairs and strollers to move around. Wheelchairs are also available for use at the zoo for free.
• People of determination and one person accompanying them can also enter for free.