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The region of Sharjah is not only brimming with historical treasure and shopping malls but also rich in wildlife. Wildlife in Sharjah provides the chance of exploring numerous varieties of species belonging to the animal kingdom. The city of Sharjah is the third largest emirate of the seven emirates of UAE and the region overlooks the Arabian Gulf to the west and the Gulf of Oman to the east. Wildlife in Sharjah can be well explored in the desert safaris and in the Arabian Wildlife Center.

The Arabian Wildlife Center is the best place in the region to see the rich treasure of Wildlife in Sharjah. The Arabian Wildlife Center is the only zoo in the entire region that preserves all the animals naturally occurring in the Arabian Peninsula. Among the major Things to do in Sharjah, exploring the wonderful collection of Wildlife in Sharjah is a perfect idea. The Arabian Wildlife Center is located about 26 kilometers away from the centre of the city and can be easily accessed from the Sharjah International Airport.

The Arabian Wildlife Center houses about 100 species of current and extinct animals found in the Arabian Peninsula. You will get to see reptile, fish and insects . The numerous collection of snakes including the venomous vipers and adders, monitor lizards and chameleons are also worth visiting. You can also see common insects like camel spiders and scorpions. The bird aviary at the Arabian Wildlife Center is also worth visiting that includes several species of songbirds, Indian Roller birds, Houbara Bustard and flamingos. The aviary is built in a desert environment that includes a walk-through cave and contains a tank with blind cave fish from Oman. You will also find smaller cats of the desert such as the Caracal, the Wildcat and the Sand Cat.

The nocturnal house lies next to the aviary and exhibits an extensive variety of mammals including three species of fox, porcupines, hedgehogs, mongoose and twelve rodent species all reared in their favored habitat. The Wildlife Center remains closed on Tuesdays and can be visited on the other days of the week. You will end you trip to the Arabian Wildlife Center by watching baboons, wolves, hyena, cheetah and the rare species of Arabian leopard. Sharjah Tours is never complete with out exploring the Sharjah Wildlife.

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