The splendid Arabian Wildlife Park located in Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is a picturesque natural sanctuary that will draw the attention of the animal and nature lover. If you intend to visit the Emirate and desire 5 star hotels in Abu Dhabi an outstanding option would be the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi. This quality rest offers sumptuous accommodations and courteous hospitality.
The Arabian Wildlife Park which has been called the Arabian Ark occupies approximately half of the extent of Sir Bani Yas Island. The park has been designed with the objective of providing a number of wildlife species with an authentic natural environment that closely replicates their habitat in the wild. Various kinds of wild animals roam freely in this meticulously designed sanctuary, which also offers visitors the opportunity to observe the animals in a natural setting. Many of the wild animals have been born in this park itself and provide a captivating sight for the visitor.
Many thousand individual animals live within the park, many of which are indigenous to this region. These include the sand gazelle, Arabian oryx and the mountain gazelle in addition to sizable scavengers and predators such as the hyena and cheetah. Conservation and research programmes are emphasized by the park’s management, but a number of visitor attractions have also been made available. These include wildlife and nature excursions, mountain biking opportunities, a number of hiking trails and several locations for al fresco dining.
Taking a safari trip in this splendid wildlife sanctuary is sure to be an enthralling experience. As many of the animals are accustomed to visitors regularly arriving in the safari vehicles they have very little fear and readily approach the vehicles. The visitor will see the desert landscape has been miraculously transformed into an oasis of greenery, with an elaborate irrigation system in place to provide sufficient moisture for the plants. The chance to go on safari in the midst of the desert landscapes of the Middle East will truly be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+
