Animal lovers in the UAE will soon be able to see the rare white rhino. Known to be the most gentle among the rhino species, the animals will be shipped from South Africa to Al Ain Zoo soon, a zoo spokesperson said.
"These will be the first rhinos to be imported to the UAE," the spokesperson said, without giving the exact dates of the animals’ arrival or the number of rhinos which will be included in the shipment.
The rhinos, which weigh between 2,300kg and 3,600kg each, will not be ready to be viewed by the public for about a week after their arrival.
"They will be accompanied by a team from South Africa to help with the diet and adjustment."
Al Ain Zoo, now the region’s largest, has also become the biggest attraction among families seeking to experience adventure combined with wildlife and nature.
New exhibits are planned for the future including scimitar-horned oryx, addax, kangaroos and meerkats.
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