Encounter some unique citizens of the wilderness at the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium, located in the unique township of Al Ain not far from the capital, which features some quality accommodation Abu Dhabi has to offer its visitors. An excellent option for a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi comes in the form of the Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi which features elegant room options and a convenient location that makes it the perfect choice for business and leisure visitors. Take a break when your schedule permits to check out the fascinating sights in the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium, located in the scenic foothills of the Jebel Hafeet Mountains. The zoo mainly features species native to the Arabian landscape, such as the oryx, gazelle, antelope and lechwe, which all enjoy excellent breeding conditions within special tree-shaded enclosures. The zoo is also home to the spectacular White Lion, which is considerably rare as only about 200 remain in special breeding programmes around the world. One of the zoo’s main areas is the large feline area, which hosts the popular jaguar, black and spotted leopards, pumas, and lions. An intriguing reptile house, monkey compound, aquarium and aviary are also well worth visiting. For bird enthusiasts, the zoo features an interesting predatory bird show, which lasts for half an hour, commencing at 7pm. Visitors wanting to walk around the zoo will find that the trek takes around 2 hours inclusive of photo opportunities, or they can ride a special train, but does not cover the “yellow” area that hosts the big cats, crocodiles and chimpanzees. So for a fun day out with the whole family, explore the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.