A celebratory experience awaits Al Ain Zoo visitors during the Eid Al Fitr holiday.
An array of performances and special activities have been planned for all the days of the holiday, from 10am until 10pm, for the first three days, and from 10am until 8pm on the final day.
An Eidiya – a gift traditionally offered on the occasion of Eid – will be presented to every visitor, entitling them to a complimentary entrance ticket for their next visit.
There will also be displays of traditional Emirati hospitality, with the zoo offering coffee, tea, dates and halwa sweets to visitors Authentic Emirati cuisine will also be available.
Visitors can watch performances of the traditional Emirati Harbeya dance or enjoy arts and crafts, henna, painting, and a zoo characters presentation.
The zoo will also welcome visitors to enjoy a puppet show three times daily during the holiday.
“Eid Al Fitr has always been an exciting time at Al Ain Zoo, and this year promises to be the same,” said Saif Al Dhaheri, the arrivals and call centre manager at the zoo.
“We have been actively preparing our Eid programmes to provide the best possible guest experience,” he added.
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