Al Ain: One of the largest zoos in the Middle East, Al Ain Zoo is all set to host a field Winter Camp with the theme “Intriguing Inside Stories of the Zoo” from December 12th to the 22nd.
The field camp which is organized in conjunction with Al Ain Zoo’s virtual Winter Camp, will enable children to utilize their winter school vacation time into an opportunity to develop and build skills, providing them with a fun and educational experience that enhances their research and exploratory skills through a variety of activities that combine entertainment and education.
Organized from 10:00 AM to 12 PM at the Zoo everyday during the period, the Winter Field Camp will offer awareness-raising and interactive program shared between the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre and various Zoo facilities and exhibits to ensure maximum benefit for participants learning about the Zoo’s enormous plant and wildlife diversity.
The program will also comprise of numerous events and activities, including tours of various exhibitions, interviews with animal keepers, identification of medical services provided by the Veterinary Department, and an introduction to the landscaping and plant species protection efforts of the Horticulture Department, in addition to many other fun activities for children.
Participants of the Winter Camp will discover a lot of inside information and secrets of the amazing animal kingdom and all the work exerted by the Zoo to care for them, learning about the unlikely but heart-warming friendships between humans and wild animals and the wonders only known to those who take care of animals and work in close proximity with wildlife, highlighting the tasks of the Zoo’s staff members who contribute effectively to wildlife conservation.
The Al Ain Zoo is accepting Winter Field Camp registration for youngsters aged 7 to 14 till the 30th November, 2021. Registration requests can be sent via e-mail at education(at)alainzoo.ae or via phone on 03-7992444.
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