Sharjah to open largest safari park outside Africa
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The safari park will be located next to Al Dhaid.
Sharjah will open the doors to the largest safari park outside Africa later this year or early next year, said a senior official.
Located near Al Dhaid, the safari park will house hundreds of different animals including giraffes, rhinos, turtles, crocodiles, pythons, flamingos, and other large reptiles, birds, and wild animals. More than a hundred animals have already arrived at the Al Bridi reserve, which will be spread over 16 sq km.
“We re developing a safari park in Sharjah, which is going to be the biggest outside Africa. The safari park will be located next to Al Dhaid city and it s going to open by the end of this year or early next year,” said Marwan Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq.
Sharjah Prepares to Open The Largest Safari Park Outside Africa Published May 20th, 2021 - 08:59 GMT
Wild giraffes (Shutterstock)
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Al Sarkal said ecotourism in Kalba and archaeological sites in Mleiha are unique places in the UAE that residents and tourists must explore.
Sharjah will open the doors to the largest safari park outside Africa later this year or early next year, said a senior official.
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Located near Al Dhaid, the safari park will house hundreds of different animals including giraffes, rhinos, turtles, crocodiles, pythons, flamingos, and other large reptiles, birds, and wild animals. More than a hundred animals have already arrived at the Al Bridi reserve, which will be spread over 16 sq km.