Emirates Park Zoo gets creative in its wildlife rehabilitation programmes - in pictures

  • Emirates Park Zoo and Resort has seen success in its breeding and wildlife rehabilitation programmes after introducing assisted reproductive techniques. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Emirates Park Zoo and Resort has seen success in its breeding and wildlife rehabilitation programmes after introducing assisted reproductive techniques. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dr Waleed Shabaan, chief executive of Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, and a trained veterinarian
    Dr Waleed Shabaan, chief executive of Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, and a trained veterinarian
  • Flamingos at the Zoo have seen success with breeding after a new enclosure was constructed with mirrors that 'give the birds a sense of a bigger flock surrounding them'
    Flamingos at the Zoo have seen success with breeding after a new enclosure was constructed with mirrors that 'give the birds a sense of a bigger flock surrounding them'
  • The team always tries natural breeding procedures first
    The team always tries natural breeding procedures first
  • Giraffes have been born at the zoo recently
    Giraffes have been born at the zoo recently
  • All manner of animals are part of the zoo's breeding programmes, which also includes biobanking
    All manner of animals are part of the zoo's breeding programmes, which also includes biobanking
  • Bird species have been particularly successful in the breeding programmes
    Bird species have been particularly successful in the breeding programmes
  • Ibex, gazelles, oryx and other indigenous animals also benefit from the boost in genetic diversity
    Ibex, gazelles, oryx and other indigenous animals also benefit from the boost in genetic diversity