**Arabian Wildlife Center | The unique fauna of the Arabian Peninsula**
**Location:**
Sharjah's Desert Park, 26 km from the city center (behind the international airport)
**Contacts:**
+971 (0)6 531 1999
**Work schedule:**
Monday, Wednesday: 9:00-17:30
Thursday: 11:00-17:30
Friday: 14:00-17:30
Tuesday: closed
**Cost:**
Adults: 15 dirhams
Children under 16 years old: free of charge
**Expositions of the center:**
The only specialized zoo in the UAE that represents the complete ecosystem of the region. Spacious aviaries recreate the natural habitat — from sand dunes to mountain plateaus.
**The collection includes:**
• Rare species of the Arabian Peninsula
• Exotic spiders and scorpions
• Cave fish from Omani groundwater
• Bird pavilion with flamingos and pelicans
• Interactive zone "Night House" with foxes and mongooses
**Features of the visit:**
Innovative climate-controlled pavilions allow you to observe the behavior of animals in conditions as close as possible to the wild. Special zones demonstrate the adaptation of species to the desert climate.
It is ideal for an educational family vacation and exploring the unique ecosystem of Arabia in a modern nature conservation center.