• Walkers included zoo staff, families, tourists and a group of about 25 students and administrators from Future International Academy. Christopher Pike / The National
    Walkers included zoo staff, families, tourists and a group of about 25 students and administrators from Future International Academy. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The second annual EnviroWalk was held at Al Ain Zoo on Saturday. Christopher Pike / The National
    The second annual EnviroWalk was held at Al Ain Zoo on Saturday. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Mhorr gazelle at Al Ain Zoo. Christopher Pike / The National
    Mhorr gazelle at Al Ain Zoo. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Members of the Abu Dhabi Police marching band perform while leading the way during the EnviroWalk. Christopher Pike / The National
    Members of the Abu Dhabi Police marching band perform while leading the way during the EnviroWalk. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Participants wait in line ahead of the EnviroWalk at Al Ain Zoo at the weekend. Christopher Pike / The National
    Participants wait in line ahead of the EnviroWalk at Al Ain Zoo at the weekend. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The number of participants in the EnviroWalk was almost double the number of last year. Christopher Pike / The National
    The number of participants in the EnviroWalk was almost double the number of last year. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The large crowd marched as a group for about 1.5 kilometres along the cobblestone pathways to be ‘in touch with nature.’ Christopher Pike / The National
    The large crowd marched as a group for about 1.5 kilometres along the cobblestone pathways to be ‘in touch with nature.’ Christopher Pike / The National
  • Ghanim Al Hajeri, director general of Al Ain Zoo, speaks during the EnviroWalk event. Christopher Pike / The National
    Ghanim Al Hajeri, director general of Al Ain Zoo, speaks during the EnviroWalk event. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Giraffes roam in their habitat at Al Ain Zoo. Christopher Pike / The National
    Giraffes roam in their habitat at Al Ain Zoo. Christopher Pike / The National

Environment

EnviroWalk at Al Ain Zoo - in pictures

Jen Thomas

March 01, 2015

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Emiratis, residents and tourists turned out in force in perfect conditions on Saturday for the second annual EnviroWalk at Al Ain Zoo.

Those taking part in the event, which aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and environmental conservation, strolled among more than 3,700 native and exotic animals.

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