Nature & Wildlife Walks

Pack your camera and your desire to explore, because you are entering wild animal territory! Let our expert guides introduce you to the flora and fauna, such as the oryx and deer and Urial sheep, that make Sir Bani Yas Island special.

Perch in a camouflaged hut near the animals’ feeding area and secretly view them as they go about their everyday routines. Watch them browsing for food, fighting for dominance and nurturing their young in a free roaming environment.

The walk can be booked with the Activities Reservations Coordinator at the Concierge desk.

Suitable for: 6 years +.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.

Group size: Up to 7 people may participate in this activity at one time.

What to bring: Camera, hat, hiking shoes and sunglasses.

Where it is: Animal enclosure located just outside the AWP.

What you might see: A variety of oryx, deer and Urial sheep, plus many types of birds and vegetation.

 Gazelle

The first wildlife breeding programmes on Sir Bani Yas Island were introduced in 1971. In 2009 more than 10,000 animals were re-introduced onto the mainland, as part of a programme with Abu Dhabi Environment Agency.

Sir Bani Yas Island.
You explore it.
We conserve it.