Five things to do today: see endangered species at Al Ain Zoo and enrol your kids in a painting course

experience Conservation Month at Al Ain Zoo and see the zoo’s exhibitions, many of which house endangered species, including the Arabian oryx, the Arabian sand cat (pictured) and the addax. Al Ain Zoo is an active player in efforts to prevent the extinction of many animals. From 9am to 8pm, Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain, www.alainzoo.ae , 800 555 take a design short course from Chelsea College of Art & Design next month and learn the principles of interior design, how to decorate your apartment or villa, start an interior design business, drawing, furnishing, lighting design and more at the Dusit Thani hotel in Dubai between May 17 and 27. Prices and timings vary. Check out the course availability at www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk/shortcourses/middle-east sign the kids up for art lessons at Art Hub. This Saturday, children can learn origami or begin a four-week course in painting with oil, pastel and acrylic. Saturday, from 10am to 11.30am for ages 6 to 8, and 12pm to 1.30pm for ages 9 to 12, Dh120 per child. The painting course starts on Saturday, from 1pm to 3pm, Dh500 per child including materials, Art Hub, Plot 38 MW5, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, 02 551 5005, www.adah.ae attend the launch of The Gentlemen's Club, a quarterly event that aims to bring male professionals together for an opportunity to relax and socialise in five-star surroundings. From 6.30pm to 9.30pm, free entry, The Gramercy, DIFC, register at http:thegentlemansclub.eventbrite.com , www.facebook.com/gentsclubdubai catch Spinal Cord: A Selection from The Hatch at Art Dubai, a programme of films by three artists: Ali Cherri, Hassan Khan and Anri Sala. Free entry, The Pavilion, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, 04 447 7025, www.pavilion.ae To find out more about events taking place in the UAE see our listings page Follow our Facebook page for more discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news Follow us

Five things to do today: see endangered species at Al Ain Zoo and enrol your kids in a painting course

Our roundup of things to do in the AE today.