Al Ain Zoo to Participate in Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition

Al Ain Zoo to Participate in Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition

- Zoo to introduce veterinary consulting services-

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 08 September, 2014: Al Ain Zoo will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) to promote conservation, captive breeding, propagation, and the reintroduction of endangered species.

ADIHEX will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 10th to 13th September, 2014. The zoo’s corporate exhibition stand will be located in hall 9, in a sector run by the Promotion & Preservation of Cultural Heritage.

Commenting on the participation, Muna Al Dhaheri, Chief of Conservation and Education at Al Ain Zoo said:

“Al Ain Zoo has launched several conservation programs and initiatives that focus on wildlife sustainability and the protection of desert species and our participation at ADIHEX furthers our commitment to educate the public on these initiatives. We also hope to inspire the younger generation to learn more about wildlife. It is an opportunity to showcase Al Ain Zoo as one of the Middle East’s largest zoos and a global leader in the conservation of arid-land species.”

“Al Ain Zoo’s experienced personnel will educate visitors about our newly launched Veterinary Consultancy Services, which give the zoo’s exotic and wild animals the highest level of dedicated expert care and provide diagnostic support for our new state of the art Veterinary Diagnostic & Research Unit.”

Al Ain Zoo will inform the public about its latest attractions and entertain visitors with wildlife experiences, including the Bird Show and Parrot Show, which will be held in Hall 12.