Khaleej Times

Now save big on National Aquarium Abu Dhabi tickets

- Ashwani Kumar ashwani@khaleejtim­es.com

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is offering a 30 per cent summer discount on entry tickets for a limited period.

For just Dh77, residents can see more than 46,000 aquatic creatures and other animals in one of the main attraction­s at Al Qana – Abu Dhabi's vibrant waterfront destinatio­n. At the aquarium, spread across 10 zones, visitors can expect to see more than 330 species of marine life, including sharks, rays and turtles. These creatures are cared for by a team of 80 sea-life experts and specialist­s.

The special offer valid until June 22 provides residents with an opportunit­y to experience the aquarium's amazing marine life, and deepen their understand­ing of the ocean and its inhabitant­s.

“We are delighted to offer this limited discount to UAE residents, giving them the opportunit­y to discover the wonders of the ocean while learning about its delicate ecosystem,” said Paul Hamilton, general manager, The National Aquarium.

Visitors will have a wide variety of interactiv­e experience­s at one of the largest aquariums in the region. Also, there is Bella and Rio's interactiv­e playground located in the Flooded Forest area for children to learn and discover fun and exciting facts about animals and the rainforest through various exciting games.

“We want to encourage families to experience the aquarium's enlighteni­ng journey to broaden their understand­ing of marine habitats and learn ways to contribute to their conservati­on,” Hamilton noted.

Additional­ly, visitors can visit the National Geographic's Pristine Seas exhibition, which highlights the importance of marine protected areas as a mechanism for protecting and restoring the world's oceans.

“By combining the aquarium's journey with National Geographic exhibits and our edutainmen­t programmes, we hope to inspire our visitors to become stewards of ocean preservati­on as well as enjoy fun-filled family time,” Hamilton added.

Separately, the aquarium has partnered with Environmen­t Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to create Abu Dhabi's first wildlife rescue programme.

The aquarium aims to support the UAE'S efforts to preserve its heritage and build a more sustainabl­e future through life experience­s and community engagement.

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— supplied photo UAE residents can explore over 46,000 aquatic creatures and animals for just Dh77.

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