Al Ain Zoo Arabian Endangered Species Month

As part of its commitment to the conservation of arid land species, Al Ain Zoo has launched Arabian Endangered Species Month from May 1 to 30, 2014.

During the month, the zoo will undertake a range of activities to make visitors aware of the importance of breeding and conservation programmes. These activities include discussions by zookeepers on one endangered species every week, including the Arabian Sand Cat, Arabian Leopard, Arabian Oryx, and the Ghaf Tree.

Other related initiatives include an endangered species tour and an educational cartoon presentation about the Arabian Oryx conservation story in addition to the screening of a children's educational movie shot at Al Ain Zoo.
 

Muna al Dhaheri, Chief of Conservation and Education at Al Ain Zoo said: "Al Ain Zoo has long been committed to wildlife preservation and is part of numerous partnerships and programmes - both in the UAE and overseas - in this sphere, and our aim is to enlighten the public and encourage them to share this important commitment. Arabian Endangered Species Month will involve visitors in our cause by discovering our exciting animal exhibits in a fun and interactive way."

Two additional activities are planned for the weekend of May 16 and 17, in line with World Endangered Species Day, including a trail competition, where guests will be asked to follow a trail that leads to the most endangered species at the zoo, as well as a Ghaf tree planting.
Al Ain Zoo is home to international programmes and partnerships aimed at protecting critically endangered species through captive breeding, propagation, and the reintroduction of endangered species in to the wild, among others.

According to its media statement, the zoo has successfully introduced conservation and breeding programmes for a number of species over the past decades, including species of oryx, gazelle, the Arabian Leopard and the Houbara bustard.


 
 

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