7. Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center, Sharjah: Located at the base of the Hajar Mountains in Kalba, 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 walkways with glass walls for unrestricted views. Critically endangered Arabian leopard, Arabian Wolves, Arabian Tahr, and caracal, are some of the wildlife you can hope to spot. 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. Events and educational workshops are conducted throughout the year. The centre is open Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm, Fridays from 2pm to 6pm, Saturdays from 11am to 6pm. It is closed on Mondays. Adults can enter for Dh25 and children under the age of 12 can enter free.
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