Al Ain Zoo Records 390 Animal Births in 2025

Al Ain Zoo recorded approximately 390 newborn animals by the end of December 2025, with 65% belonging to endangered species. The figure reflects births documented across the year at the zoo’s facilities in Al Ain. The zoo said its animal care teams work around the clock to provide suitable habitats, balanced nutrition and continuous health monitoring, applying scientific best practices to support mothers and increase the survival rates of newborns. Species recorded include Addax, Addra Mhorr Gazelle, African Dorcas Gazelle, African Spurred Tortoise, Barbary Sheep, Arabian Gazelle, Arabian Sand Gazelle (Rhim), Arabian Tahr, Arabian Oryx, Beisa Oryx, Black-Faced Impala, Chad Dama Gazelle, Greek Tortoise, Hippopotamus, Mhorr Gazelle, Nile Lechwe, Scimitar-Horned Oryx and Speke’s Gazelle. In 2025, Al Ain Zoo recorded data on 18 species through the global ZIMS system, which specialises in documenting and managing animal information across international zoological institutions. The system is used by more than 1,200 accredited zoos worldwide.