Sharjah has numerous natural attractions with a focus on the conservation of natural habitat and endangered wildlife. Interact with wildlife during your stay in Sharjah.
Learn about various flora and fauna, environmental awareness, and the importance of protecting wildlife. Here are a few places in Sharjah where you could get up-close with wildlife during your Sharjah holidays.
1. Sharjah Aquarium
With more than 150 species of marine life, the Sharjah Aquarium features 20 tanks that recreate different local aquatic environments, from coral reefs and rock pools to lagoons and mangroves. This aquatic environment houses aquatic species like clownfish, seahorses, moray eels, rays, and reef sharks.
2. Arabia's Wildlife Centre
This sanctuary was built to preserve and protect the many close to extinction wildlife in a fenceless environment. You will find Cheetahs, fox, porcupine, baboons, and honey badgers here along with local species like Arabian oryx, Nubian ibex, and Arabian leopards. It also has a reptile and insect house.
3. Kalba Bird of Prey Centre
Other than being home to 52 species of birds, the Kalba bird of prey centre also showcases and raises awareness about a variety of native and migrating raptors. Watch the prey birds at work during an hour long show that takes place twice a day. The aviaries house owls, eagles, buzzards, vultures, and falcons.
4. Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation centre
Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation centre hosts thirty different native mountain species. With the motive of protecting the indigenous species of Sharjah's mountains, the centre also educates visitors about the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this arid landscape.
5. Children's Farm
This farm was established to raise awareness among kids about local domestic animals through educational and environmental programs. Children can interact with domestic animals such as camels, donkeys, Arabian horses, ponies, cows, goats, sheep, and a number of different kinds of poultry; chickens, ducks, Grey geese, and Indian peafowl by feeding and petting them.
6. The Butterfly House
Get mesmerized by over 500 exotic butterflies from around the world at the Butterfly house located amidst the paradise like family destination, Al Noor Island. Surrounded by plants, the structure was built to resemble the natural habitat of the butterflies, designed to get natural light and retain humidity, creating a safe home for butterflies.