Al Areen Wildlife Park
Al Areen Wildlife Park | |
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26°00′56″N 50°29′44″E / 26.01556°N 50.49556°E | |
Date opened | 1976 |
Location | Sakhir, Bahrain |
Land area | 7 km sq |
No. of species | 50 (2017) |
Annual visitors | 323,286 (2017) |
Website | Al Areen Official Website |
Al Areen Wildlife Park (
History and profile
The park covers a total area of 7 km sq and was first established in 1976.[2] Species native to Bahrain, both plants and animals, as well as species originating from Africa, south Asia are present in the zoological park. In 2013, the park attracted 199,235 visitors to the park.[3][4]
As of 1999, the park was attached to the ministry of cabinet affairs and information.[5]
Attractions
The park features 100,000 planted
The Al Areen area covers a total area of 800 hectares, divided into two 400-hectares sections; one section dedicated to the public while the other section is a protected reserve, equipped with two surface reservoirs for flora and
Access
The reserve is restricted, except for specialists, researchers, veterinarians and the animals’ keepers.[13] Entrance to the reserve area of the park is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained.[8] Public access to the park's animals is provided by tour-buses from the main entrance. The park itself is a 40-minute drive from Manama, connected by a highway,[14] and is located adjacent to Bahrain International Circuit.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Towards a Bahrain National Report to the convention on Biological Diversity" (PDF). International Mountains Consultancy. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ (Date of establishment mentioned) (17 May 2007). "ABD750,000 for Al Areen renovation". Gulf Daily News. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "12/01/14". Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Facelift for Al Areen". Gulf Daily News. 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ISBN 978-92-9127-096-5. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ISBN 1907065393.
- ^ "Saluki dogs at Al Areen Park". Gulf Daily News. 18 July 2007. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Al Areen Wildlife Park". Bahrain WaterPark. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve". GoMideast. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ISBN 185383307X.
- ISBN 8180698483.
- ^ "Al Areen Wildlife Park showcases 'VIVA Traditional Garden'". bizbahrain. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "About Al Areen - History".
- ISBN 1741791456.