Dubai
Municipality announced that the construction of the new Dubai Zoo,
named Dubai Safari, is on track and expected to open as scheduled by
the end of 2014.
The
Dubai Safari project covers 120 hectares that will consist of a zoo,
safari and butterfly park, botanical garden, resort, and golf course,
in addition to educational and veterinary facilities. It is expected
to feature more than 1,000 animals and birds.
The
Safari will be divided into four different sections African, Asian
and Arabian Villages and an open safari for animals coming from
different geographical locations, with architecture and landscaping
to match.
"Dubai
Safari is a green project, which means that we have made it as
sustainable as possible. Water will be the main element of the
project, as a wadi and a waterfall will be built, and some of the
villages will have boating activities," said Hussain Nassir
Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality.Source:
WAM
