Those captivated by wildlife and nature visiting Abu Dhabi would encounter an array of localities where they could observe lovely natural scenery and creatures of the wild both native and foreign. Here are such sites to add to your itinerary.
Emirates Park Zoo
Families and wildlife enthusiasts visiting Abu Dhabi should undoubtedly take the opportunity to visit the splendid Emirates Park Zoo where they would find a host of engrossing creatures. Here, you could observe animals such as a pair of rare white tigers, a huge Siberian bear, elephants, hippos and many more that will enthral young and old alike.
Arabian Wildlife Park
Another not-to-be-missed attraction for wildlife enthusiasts would be the remarkable Arabian Wildlife Park on Sir Bani Yas Island. Here, you would find many free-roaming denizens of the wild such as gazelles, the Arabian oryx, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. One of the Abu Dhabi beach resorts on the island to consider staying at and from which you could go on wildlife drives would be Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort.
Mangrove National Park
The lush Mangrove National Park would be a noteworthy natural sanctuary in Abu Dhabi that is noted for its outstanding biodiversity. At this destination, you would have the opportunity to go kayaking and admire the captivating flora and fauna to be found here; these would include herons, flamingos, and various other kinds of birds.
Diving and snorkelling
Since Abu Dhabi is situated on an archipelago consisting of a myriad of small islands, it wouldn’t be surprising that there would be numerous outstanding diving and snorkelling locations in its environs. You could encounter coral reefs and entrancing sea creatures and for those diving deeper into the ocean depths, even shipwrecks.
