The advantages and disadvantages of zoos across the world have been heatedly debated by environmentalists and animal lovers alike with many of them arguing the demerits of keeping animals in captive. Zoological gardens generally aim to collect animals from various habitats and display them to patrons. It is a noteworthy observation that zoos are not a ‘new’ phenomenon. In fact, similar practices were seen during the Egyptian civilisation as well. While a valid argument can be made for removing wild animals from their natural habitat and moving them to an artificially created environment, restricting their movement and re-organising their lives, zoological gardens serve other highly beneficial purposes as well. In addition to fulfilling an education need, such zoos also carry out research, initiate conservation practices, protect wild animals from poaching and also breed endangered animals.
For those residing in Abu Dhabi resorts, the Emirates Park Zoo is one such garden where the positive outcomes seem to outweigh its disadvantages. Since the Emirates Park Zoo is located within close proximity to the Abu Dhabi Airport, the attraction can be easily accessed by tourists residing in resorts such as Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. Others can make use of public transport or arrange to hire a cab to reach the zoo.
This zoological garden is home to a variety of species and the wildlife park prides itself on its diversity. As a result, adults and children alike can look forward to seeing elephants and giraffes as well as rare white tigers. The zoo is also complete with a petting zoo that allows children to interact with and feed the animals while separate sections for monkeys, flamingos and sea lions have been created. Tourists can visit the Zoo throughout the week but because it closes at different times, it is best to check this prior to making plans. The Emirates Park Zoo makes for a fun filled day out for both adults and children.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.