Dubai Safari has welcomed 175 newborn animals since its soft opening in December last year.
The new arrivals - representing 30 species - include three African white lions, a vervet monkey, 22 blackbuck antelopes, three Arabian wolves, 12 corn snakes, two Nile crocodiles, five Egyptian fruit bats, six wood ducks and 24 African spurred tortoises, among others, reported state news agency Wam.
The 119-hectare park is already home to more than 2,500 animals from all over the world with plans to host up to 5,000 animals within three years.
With a keen eye on education and conservation, the animals were carefully selected, ahead of its opening, from reputable breeding programmes elsewhere to help Dubai Safari become a market leader in conservation.
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A white lion is viewed by zoo visitors. Victor Besa for The National -
The Dubai Safari aviary. Victor Besa for The National -
Dubai Safari picnic area. Victor Besa for The National -
The African stop entrance. Victor Besa for The National -
The park on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai. Victor Besa for The National -
The aviary. Victor Besa for The National -
Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National -
A hyena roving around its area. Victor Besa for The National -
Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National -
Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National -
Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National -
Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National -
The zoo shuttle. Victor Besa for The National -
Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
"With the addition of the 175 newborns, we are pleased to see the Dubai Safari family growing in terms of both the number and diversity of the species," said Khalid Al Suwaidi, director of Leisure Facilities at Dubai Municipality - which manages the park.
"The list of the new arrivals highlights the sheer variety visitors can look forward to at Dubai Safari, including rare animals such as the African white lions, which further strengthens our commitment to conservation efforts for endangered species."
The park, on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai, attracted 14,000 visitors in the first two days of its soft opening in December. Its popularity prompted the park to introduce entry fees several days earlier than anticipated.
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