Discover a new and unique way of learning: Al Ain Zoo provides opportunities to learn and gain information through a variety of programs and activities, all different from the usual school environment.
Our educational programs are designed to enrich the outcomes of the educational curricula for different educational levels..
The elegant Dama Gazelle is the largest Gazelle species in the world. Once found across a vast area of the Sahara and Sahel, it has disappeared from more than 99% of its former range due to uncontrolled hunting, habitat loss and overgrazing. There are now less than 100 Dama Gazelles left in the wild, isolated in four tiny populations, making it Critically Endangered. It is now one of the world’s most endangered mammal species.
The term refers to species of organisms that are likely to be extinct soon, and are classified in the Red List by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). By 2017, there were 41,415 endangered species worldwide.
The sand cat lives in desert, rocky and sandy environments, preferably in winding landscapes full of plants. It feeds on small rodents, snakes, and lizards, as it hunts its preys at night, when its sight is most sharp, especially in the darkness. The Arabian Sand Cat is able to live without drinking water and sustains itself on the water it gets from its preys. It has a certain dislike of high temperatures but can maintain the body's moisture without feeling thirsty or hungry for a long time.
The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan set the example for wildlife conservation and development with his genuine interest in the causes of wildlife. He has exerted tremendous efforts and has made monumental achievements in the field of environment and wildlife conservation, including the establishment of our zoo in order to intensify efforts to protect endangered species - such as the Arabian Oryx – driven by his belief in the importance of linking development and construction to environmental conservation.
