The Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort welcomed three new members – a pair of Chilean flamingos and a white bellied bustard. The resort is home to 4,300 members of the animal kingdom. The Chilean flamingos were born to a first time mother in the park one month ago and are in good health. The birds grow to between 110 cm and 130 cm in height and their colors range from pale pink to dark pink, depending on their diet. They are listed as “near threatened” because of pollution and loss of habitat.
The white bellied bustard chick was born weighing less than 60 grams and can be seen with its mother in the aviary with the grey parrot, near the gibbon exhibit. This bird is similar to the endangered Houbard bustard in the UAE, Central Asia, and North Africa. The chick has black facial markings unusal for a female, and a distinctive white belly and blue grey neck.
The site is renowned for having the highest water spring in Bahrain. This spring was found by a Danish Expedition in 1954 and is said to date back to the Dilmun Period i.e.: 2000 B.C. Evidence depicts that the people of that time worshipped the spring water as they thought the water brought them fertility.Timings: Anytime Address: Northeastern side of Diraz village ...
Planetario de Galileo Galilei is a beautiful building that could give you an exciting evening’s outing. There are plays and educational shows that take place there as well as the opportunity to gaze into the inky blackness above through an obscenely large telescope. Shows are normally around ARS10, general admittance is free. The Planetarium is open between 10:00am and 4:00pm Weekdays. Addres...
This park is located 26 kilometers from the city centre and has four venues stretched over 1 sq-km; there is a café and picnic facilities on the grounds. The biggest venue here is the Arabian Wildlife Centre (531 1999) which incorporates a zoo and a breeding centre. There is an indoor aviary that houses flamingoes, houbara bustards and Indian rollers while the outdoor enclosures have baboons, stri...
The Children Arts Museum is an excellent destination if you have kids in tow. The museum features children’s art from over 150 countries throughout the world. The museum seeks to promote children’s art worldwide. While you probably won’t be blown away by anything within the museum, your kids might be, and they will gain exposure to numerous cultures and styles of art. Address: Lille Froens ve...