Al Ain: With the weather getting hotter by the day, Al Ain Zoo has launched evening hours, which also offer visitors a view of the animals at their most active .
The change in opening times will kick in from June 1 and the night-time zoo will be open to visitors from 4 to 10pm until September 30, a spokesperson of the zoo said.
The changed timings will offer visitors "an opportunity to watch animals enjoying the cooler evenings as they would naturally in the wild, after resting during the heat of the day", she said.
Bird show
The popular bird show will take place at 7:30pm during weekdays and twice on Fridays at 6:15 and 7:30pm.
Family Nights that promise a richer recreational and educational experience will be held every Wednesday.
During Ramadan, family nights will be discontinued and the zoo will be open from 6pm to midnight.
Starting at 6pm, family nights will include a fun-packed evening of children's sports, games, and cartoon movies among other attractions. There will be a choice of ten sports including golf, football and volleyball for youngsters.
All exhibits will be open during the summer evening hours with regular feedings scheduled to keep the animals energetic and lively for night-time visitors.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a special parrot show at the Zoo's education centre at 5:15pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Henna, arts and crafts, and face painting activities will add to the fun.
Cartoons will be screened at the picnic area near the train station at 8pm on a 6 x 4.5 metre screen.
Saif Al Daheri, manager for admissions and guest relations at Al Ain Zoo, said: "The summer offers a different and exciting way to experience the zoo and we look forward to welcoming our enthusiastic summer visitors once again."
The change in opening times will kick in from June 1 and the night-time zoo will be open to visitors from 4 to 10pm until September 30, a spokesperson of the zoo said.
The changed timings will offer visitors "an opportunity to watch animals enjoying the cooler evenings as they would naturally in the wild, after resting during the heat of the day", she said.
Bird show
The popular bird show will take place at 7:30pm during weekdays and twice on Fridays at 6:15 and 7:30pm.
Family Nights that promise a richer recreational and educational experience will be held every Wednesday.
During Ramadan, family nights will be discontinued and the zoo will be open from 6pm to midnight.
Starting at 6pm, family nights will include a fun-packed evening of children's sports, games, and cartoon movies among other attractions. There will be a choice of ten sports including golf, football and volleyball for youngsters.
All exhibits will be open during the summer evening hours with regular feedings scheduled to keep the animals energetic and lively for night-time visitors.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a special parrot show at the Zoo's education centre at 5:15pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Henna, arts and crafts, and face painting activities will add to the fun.
Cartoons will be screened at the picnic area near the train station at 8pm on a 6 x 4.5 metre screen.
Saif Al Daheri, manager for admissions and guest relations at Al Ain Zoo, said: "The summer offers a different and exciting way to experience the zoo and we look forward to welcoming our enthusiastic summer visitors once again."
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