An island which has been converted into a stunning resort and wildlife park in the Sir Bani Yas Island, located just southwest of Abu Dhabi. With its unique landscape and terrain being subject to ecological investments, Sir Bani Yas is one of the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting wildlife and adventure destinations. With thriving eco-systems and a host of attractions, a visit to Sir Bani Yas is assured to be truly memorable. Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi is a great Abu Dhabi island resort to accommodate yourself in.
Sir Bani Yas is home to the Arabian Wildlife Park, which is one of the most successful conservation projects in the region. The Arabian Wildlife Park is home to many unique and endangered species, most notable of which is the Arabian Oryx. The Arabian Oryx is a species of dessert deer which is known primarily for its long slender horns and incredible resilience to dry and harsh surroundings. Once considered extinct in the wild, the Arabian Oryx is now beginning to thrive in the wild thanks to the conservation efforts at the Arabian Wildlife Park.
Today visitors of Sir Bani Yas can go around the vast desert island and find freely-roaming herds of Arabian oryxes in their natural habitat. In fact Sir Bani Yas is home to the largest free-roaming herd of Arabian oryxes in the world. This is largely attributed to the incredible efforts of those involved in the Arabian oryx breeding and conservation program. With the herd now living in the wild and natural predators such as cheetahs being introduced into their habitat to balance oryx population, the Arabian oryx really is thriving in wildlife sanctuary. With similar conservation projects being carried out in Oman and Qatar, the Arabian oryx has been given a new lease of life. It is not every day that you see a creature as magnificent and resilient as the Arabian oryx, so make sure you witness the herd of Arabian oryxes in Sir Bani Yas.
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