The region’s largest and most acclaimed zoo has modern, spacious enclosures inhabited by indigenous and exotic species. Observe grazing Arabian oryx, big-horned Barbary sheep, lazy crocodiles, tigers and lions and dozens of other species, some of them born at the zoo, which has a well-respected conservation and breeding program. Special treats for tots include the petting zoo, bird shows and giraffe feedings. The zoo is off Zayed Al Awwal and Nahyan Al Awwal Sts.