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AL HEFAIYAH MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CENTER

With its variety of flora and fauna, the Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center celebrates the rich biodiversity of the region's mountain habitats. Located at the base of the Hajar Mountains in Kalba, the reserve also highlights the strong relationship between animals and nature, creativity and regional culture.

With its variety of flora and fauna, the Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center celebrates the rich biodiversity of the region's mountain habitats.  Located at the base of the Hajar Mountains in Kalba, the reserve also highlights the strong relationship between animals and nature, creativity and regional culture. 
The Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center is home to 30 different species of mountain animals. So, go ahead and take the 1.5 kilometer-long trail that leads you to the animal observation decks. You can either walk along the route or take golf carts available at the seventh watching spot. Alternatively, you can get into the indoor glassed walkways for unrestricted views.
Critically endangered Arabian leopard, Arabian Wolve, Arabian Tahr, and caracal, are some of the wildlife you can hope to spot. Try and catch an experience of the nocturnal wildlife exhibit that showcases the nighttime activities of mountain creatures. 
What’s more, the inscriptions around the perimeter of the site imaginatively display one of the oldest known art paintings of the region's wildlife.


Nature of the Area

Land


Events and activities

Educational workshops conducted throughout the year; weekly student workshops conducted as well


GPS Location

Recommended Visit Season

Round the year


Working Days

Sundays-Thursdays from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Fridays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturdays from 11:00am to 6:00pm, Closed on Mondays, Golf carts available for use


Entrance fees

Adults – AED 25, Children under the age of 12 years have free entry


Website

Contact

tel:+97192772698, Email: hmcc@epaa.shj.ae


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