Al Ain Zoo

This post on Al-Ain Zoo is part of Weekend getaway to Al-Ain.

Founded in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed, Al Ain Zoo is a true family destination, providing entertainment and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment. You can discover the zoo's wildlife and enjoy a great day out packed with fun and adventure, and explore large animal collection of over 4,000 animals. 

It has been a center for endangered species conservation, most notably the successful breeding of desert antelopes and gazelles, such as the endangered Arabian oryx.

The first guest you encounter are Flamingos. 

Shuttle takes you from the main gate to various stop-off points, providing a comfortable and fast way to get around the zoo. 

Zoo Shuttle 

Ostrich 

Antelope   

In bird house are  

(Updated: must be Pheasant, not sure though)

 

Penguin

Souvenir Shop(this picture is downloaded from Zoo website)

This Zoo is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA), and has set up a number of strategic partnerships with leading zoos, conservation agencies and associations from across the world, including the World Conservation Union and Species Survival Commission, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, San Diego Zoo, Edinburgh Zoo, the Northern Rangelands Trust of Kenya and the Sahara Conservation Fund.
Linked to Camera Critters, The Bird D'Pot, ABC Wednesday