Al Ain Zoo draws up awareness programmes

Al Ain Zoo has announced plans to organise a ‘Walk for Wildlife' along with a host of other activities to mark the 15th National Environment Day next week. The events are aimed at raising awareness about UAE wildlife and the preservation of desert species in the country. The activities, called the Living Desert, will be organised on February 4, Muna Al Daheri, manager of the Education Centre at Al Ain Zoo, said yesterday. The zoo, she said, is a great place to celebrate environment day as it provides a unique platform for all ages to learn more about playing a role in preserving the wildlife of the UAE. "We encourage all visitors to participate in our activities and hope our zoo can be an inspiration for making a positive impact in our community and beyond," she added. Key event Article continues below The Walk for Wildlife will be a key event of the 15th National Environment Day. It will involve a two-kilometre walk around the zoo. Interested individuals have been asked to register their names via email at education@awpr.ae. The deadline for registration is January 29. Other activities that will mark the occasion include a train tour of the zoo, planting of trees and shrubs throughout the park, and an exhibition of children's drawings and traditional handicrafts. Muna said the animal collection department of the zoo will join in a No Plastic Bags drive in the lead-up to Environment Day by providing staff with reusable jute bags, and participate in a cleaning the desert event.