The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre is an important educational facility combining knowledge and learning through interactive exhibits, multimedia and visual materials that are specially designed for this centre by world-class experts and specialists.
The UAE tour guides that have been trained over the past years to provide a unique experience for visitors are one of the most important components of this experience to ensure providing a complete true picture of the of the United Arab Emirates natural environment.
The centre consists of five interactive galleries: Sheikh Zayed Tribute Hall, Abu Dhabi's Desert over Time, Abu Dhabi's Living World, People of the Desert and Looking to the Future. During the tour, visitors will move on a journey through time as stories and movies take them to the past, present and future of the UAE, to reconsider their relationship with the environment and encourage them to communicate with it and to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre is the first building in the United Arab Emirates to earn a rating of five pearls in sustainability accreditation at the Design & Construction stage, where the application of exacting standards set by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council. The centre also received a LEED Platinum certification, (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
SZDLC interpretive themes and experiences are distributed between five large galleries and a large format theatre.
- Sheikh Zayed Tribute Hall - Gallery
- Visions of the Arabian Desert - Feature Theatre
- Abu Dhabi's Desert Over Time - Gallery
- Abu Dhabi's Living World - Gallery
- People of the Desert - Gallery
- Looking to the Future - Gallery
- All SZDLC facilities support wheelchair access.
- Sand Cat Café is located on the upper floor balcony overlooking the expansion projects.
- Souvenir shop is located at the main door of the entrance.
- You can visit the centre's library by advance reservation.
Credit: image of Al Ain Zoo
When
Mon–Sun 09:00–20:00.
Age
0+
Price
SAFARI EXPLORER SAFARI TRUCK: ADULTS, CHILDREN (5 - 12 ): 230 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC + AL AIN SAFARI)
SAFARI EXPLORER SAFARI SUV ( up to 6 guests): ADULTS, CHILDREN (3 - 12 ): 1150 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC + AL AIN SAFARI)
AHLAN EXPLORER: ADULTS 5 + CHILDREN 2: 650 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC: Sunday - Wednesday)
AHLAN EXPLORER: ADULTS 5 + CHILDREN 2. ADDITIONAL GUEST: 100 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC: Sunday - Wednesday)
AHLAN EXPLORER: ADULTS 5 + CHILDREN 2: 900 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC: Thursday - Saturday )
AHLAN EXPLORER: ADULTS 5 + CHILDREN 2. ADDITIONAL GUEST: 100 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC: Thursday - Saturday )
AL MAHA ROYAL: UP TO 6 GUESTS: 2500 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC + AL AIN SAFARI)
ANNUAL PASS: ADULTS: 225 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC)
ANNUAL PASS: CHILD: 90 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC)
FAMILY ANNUAL PASS: ADULTS 2 + CHILDREN 3: 650 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC)
FAMILY ANNUAL PASS: ADDITIONAL GUEST: 90 AED (AL AIN ZOO + WORLD DESERTS + SZDLC)
Telephone number
+971 3 7992000
Links
Address
Abu DhabiAl Ain Zoo, Zoo District, Al Ain
How to get there?
Al Ain is just a one and a half hours drive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Once in Al Ain City, please follow the town center sign board until you see in brown tourist signs Al Ain Zoo.