Visitors can view a range of animals in their natural habitats going about their business. The African Mixed Exhibit is where rare Nubian giraffe intermingle with zebra, gemsbok, gazelles, ostrich, wildebeest and rhinoceros in a 5 ha area. The Arabian Oryx and sand gazelles roam around in an enclosure with sand dunes and a shaded water hole. See cute cubs, young males and females of endangered white tigers, cheetah, leopard, endangered white lions and Arabian sand cats, panthers and jaguars lounging in the sun or sitting atop the highest vantage point at the Cat House. Three hundred birds from 35 species make up the Bird House sourced from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Senegal, Zaire, Sudan, Kenya, coastal Peru, Chile and other places. The Bird Show is an added attraction that shows off the skills of a variety of owls, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey and provides visitors the opportunity to interact with some of them. View a variety of snakes from the large to the small, poisonous and non poisonous, tortoises, lizards and crocodiles at the Reptile House and be enthralled by the antics of groups of primates at the Monkey House. In an enclosed air conditioned walkway insomniacs can get to see what goes on in the zoo at night. In the Nocturnal House visitors can spy on the secret lives of some selected species. Additionally in summer the zoo offers a moonlight experience including a night bird show. Among the several spaces set aside for relaxation is a 2,000 sq meter children’s garden and play area with a vegetable and herb garden and fruit trees. The zoo also offers several interactive experiences such as giraffe feeding and feeding farm animals, peacocks and llamas at the petting zoo. Visitors can attend daily keeper talks to learn more about the lives of the animals they are viewing.
Have a truly unforgettable holiday experience at the Eastern Mangroves Resort & Spa by the waterfront yet only minutes away from the city’s business centre and key attractions. This new hotel in Abu Dhabi has taken luxury to new heights with a collection of balcony rooms, suites and residences some of them the most spacious accommodation Abu Dhabi. Luxurious public spaces, private facilities, relaxing spa treatments, a roof top private pool, private entrances, elegant dining destinations serving international, Arabic and oriental cuisine, leisure facilities that include an onsite marina and a host of other luxury services and facilities sets this property apart. Have a truly exceptional experience at this newest hotel in Abu Dhabi.