Dubai Safari turns 5, welcomes 153 newborns of endangered animals

Dubai Safari turns 5, welcomes 153 newborns of endangered animals

Dubai: Reinforcing Dubai’s status as an ecologically responsible city and aligned with its ambition to play a pivotal role in rehabilitating endangered species, Dubai Safari Park has announced the addition of 153 newborns of different endangered species as it celebrates its achievements since its inception. The park opened its doors on December 12, 2017 and is one of the world’s youngest animal safaris. Thanks to its world-class breeding programme, the latest additions include 53 newborns belonging to addax, a critically endangered species. The park houses more than 275 animal species and over 3,000 animals and birds. Recently, it formed breeding pairs to enable breeding success with siamang, lar gibbon and pygmy hippo. Ahmed Alzarooni, Director of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at the Dubai Municipality, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed 153 newborns from the critically endangered and endangered species. Dubai Safari Park supports conservation for native Arabian wildlife and is an active participant in programmes that conserve the remaining wild populations of those species, as well as in programmes that aim to return native species to areas from where they have disappeared.” Alzarooni added: “In line with Dubai Municipality’s vision for Dubai to be a sustainable