Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Abu Dhabi is located in Al Bahia, about 35 Km from Abu Dhabi city on the Abu Dhabi – Dubai highway, making it an ideal destination for families, to enjoy hands on educational and fun activities. Emirates Park Zoo and Resort aims to create a connection between members of the community with natural animal life and the environment, as well as encouraging children to preserve the environment and instilling in them the values of animal welfare from a young age. Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Abu Dhabi is home to around 1,500 animals and 225 species made up of pets and wild animals, housed in a number of sections including: Birds Park, Reptile House, Snake Alley, Giraffe Park, Flamingo Park, Wildlife Walk, Primate Parade, Petting Zoo, Camel Farm, Mammal Cave, Equine Enclosure, Hippo House and much more…Emirates Park Zoo and Resort is undergoing a massive expansion that will eventually see zip lines and tree top activities, an indoor marine zone with twenty six salt water and four fresh water tanks, playgrounds & gaming zones and a number of international fast food chains.