How Al Ain Zoo is Protecting Rare And Endangered Animals

Publish date: Wednesday، 28 April 2021

Al Ain Zoo has accomplished a great deal in areas of nature conservation and protection, providing animals a safe sanctuary and conserving endangered species, more than 4000 animals from all parts the world take home at Al Ain Zoo now.

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It continues to set international standards practices to nurture and protect endangered species, as well as wild life in general, by taking part in 59 breeding programs and continues to be a great support to conservation efforts.

How Al Ain Zoo is Protecting Rare And Endangered Animals

The journey began in 1968 with efforts to protect Arabian oryx and Houbara bustard. Work continued with further breeding efforts and veterinary care for other rare and critically endangered species. These include the dama gazelle, addax, Arabian sand cat, Arabian leopard, scimitar horned oryx, and Arabian tahr, with many of these species almost or completely extinct in the wild, a result of human practices like illegal trade, urbanisation, and poaching.

How Al Ain Zoo is Protecting Rare And Endangered Animals

Al Ain Zoo implements multi-faceted strategies that include education and awareness, environmental initiatives, learning through exploration, veterinary training, attracting young talents, as well as taking part in local and international programs, sharing expertise, and offering specialized data through Zoological Information Management Software (ZIMS), used to store and track animal data around the world.

How Al Ain Zoo is Protecting Rare And Endangered Animals

Al Ain Zoo also works closely with partners including the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the International Union for Conservation of Nature - Species Survival Commission (IUCN-SSC), the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, Sahara Conservation Fund, the Conservation Planning Specialist Group, and many others.

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How Al Ain Zoo is Protecting Rare And Endangered Animals

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