Al Ma'wa Wildlife Reserve
The Al Ma'wa Wildlife Reserve in Jerash province north of Amman was established in 2011 by the Princess Alia Foundation in partnership with the international animal welfare organisation Four Paws. It is the largest sanctuary for rescued and mistreated wildlife in the Middle East.[1]
Al Ma'wa is located in Jerash, 48 kilometres north of the capital city Amman and covers 140 hectares, that is donated by the Jordanian Agriculture Ministry, The reserve has built habitats for large cats and bears.[2] In December 2020, Four Paws transferred two Himalayan brown bears from Marghazar Zoo.[3]
References
- ^ Rescuing the Last Two Animals at the Mosul Zoo from 24. April 2017 in Newyorker.com
- ^ Traumatised by conflict, animals find haven in Jordan from 20. May 2019 in Gulfnews.com
- ^ FOUR PAWS Rescues Bears Suzie And Bubloo And Relocates Them To A Sanctuary In Jordan Marking The End Of Marghazar Zoo In Islamabad retrieved on 18. December 2020 in Worldanimalnews.com