Arabian Wildlife Center Meet The Dwellers Of The Wilderness

Sharjah City is one of the most populous cities in the United Arab Emirates

. Driving just a little over 20 kilometres from the Sharjah city centre you will come across the Sharjah Desert Park, resting between Al Dhaid and Sharjah. This site concentrates several top tourist attractions in Sharjah relating to the wildlife of the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the attractions near the Desert Park is the Sharjah Natural History Museum that educates the masses on Arabian fauna and flora. Next to it rests the Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife. This centre is not open to the public as it houses several endangered species native to Arab that are conserved with great care.

Snuggled amidst these attractions you will discover the Arabian Wildlife Center, presently the only zoological park in the country. Established in September 1999, the centre houses more than 100 wildlife species indigenous to Arabs arid desert lands. Here you will encounter some of the endangered animals successfully bred through the Breeding Centre nearby. The zoo has also facilitated spacious natural habitats for these animals to dwell in comfort and safety.

The Arabian Wildlife Center boasts of a number of exciting highlights categorized as the nocturnal house, bird aviary in addition to reptile, fish and insect house. The nocturnal house is where you can meet animals like porcupines, mongoose, various species of rodents and foxes. The bird aviary is tucked away in simulated environs of a wadi, a dry streambed, and desert terrains. Here you can meet feathered friends like Houbara Bustard, Indian Roller Bird, some of the song birds and flamingos.

The aviary also features a walk through cave to heighten your adventurous mood and within it you will find some blind cave fish swimming in a tank. Dwelling close to the aviary are the smaller cousins of the big cats found in the deserts such as the Caracal, Sand Cat and the Wildcat.

The reptile house will certainly give you the chills but it is definitely worth a visit. You can see and learn about the venomous reptiles firsthand and you might even end up admiring their striking tones and motifs. Brace yourself to encounter the slithering reptiles like vipers and adders accompanied by the scurrying lizards like chameleons, monitors and scorpions.

Other wildlife species calling the Arabian Wildlife Center their home are cheetah, wolf, baboon and hyena to name but a few. If you are touring Sharjah with your family this is one of the best places to have a quality day out. Whats more meeting wild animals in natural habitats will be a great stimulating experience and an educational adventure especially for the youngsters as much as adults.

Reserve your accommodation at a luxury hotel Sharjah and start exploring the citys best attractions including the Arabian Wildlife Center. Resting not far from the Natural History Museum and Desert Park is the Millennium Hotel Sharjah offering a host of creature comforts. This hotels strategic position lets you access the Sharjah International Airport in 25 minutes and the Dubai city centre in just ten minutes. And best of all several attractions in Sharjah including the Old Souk, National Park and a number of museums all rest in close proximity to this exclusive hotel in Sharjah.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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