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Al Ain, XX June, 2010: From 30 June at the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (AWPR), families can enjoy the UAE’s only outdoor cinema experience in a wildlife park, watching some of the world’s favourite animated films such as Madagascar 2, Ice Age 3, Bee Movie and Bolt, followed by visits to some real life versions of the animals themselves!

With shows starting at 8pm, visitors can settle onto picnic mats with snacks and drinks to enjoy animal-themed movies, and then continue the adventure by exploring the park and meeting the stars from the movies including giraffes, lions, zebras, wolves, and dinosaurs.

Kids of all ages can get involved in more fun games and activities from face painting, hair braiding and henna painting to bouncy houses, character appearances, and live animal displays.

“We are excited to welcome families and couples to AWPR on Wednesday evenings for our first Movie Nights – a unique cinema experience and a perfect way to spend a fun-packed summer evening this school holiday” commented Tom Kaferle, Director of Zoo & Wildlife Park Operations at AWPR.

“Animated films are an enjoyable and educational way to introduce children to the fascinating world of animals, and combining this with the sights, sounds and smells of a real wildlife park will create an unforgettable evening for the whole family,” continued Kaferle.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs will open the event on 30th June, followed the next Wednesday (7 July) by Madagascar 2, and in mid July with Happy Feed (14 July) and A Bugs Life (21 July). Other films planned in August include Dr Seuss, as well as Fantastic Mr Fox, The Ant Bully and Kung-Fu Panda.

Wednesday evenings will also feature the bird show, animal feedings, keeper talks, and the dinosaur trail exhibit. The Dinosaur Trail, with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, is also open through September 2010.

Combination tickets to AWPR and Dinosaur Trail are 25 AED for adults and 15 AED for children between 3 and 12 years old. All tickets are free for children 0 to 2 years old. Movie Nights is included in entrance fee. Picnic mats will be provided, and food and drinks will be available.

From 24rd June to 4 August, AWPR is participating in the Summer in Abu Dhabi campaign where children aged 3 to 12 years will receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.

Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort is now open for Wild Nights from 4pm to 12 midnight, and on Fridays from 10am to 12 midnight.

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About Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort

First established as Al Ain Zoo in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort is a multi-faceted development designed around wildlife to create an outstanding sustainable leisure and learning destination aimed at bringing people in touch with nature. The Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort will include more than 900 hectares of land and is currently home to more than 4,343 animals, 186 species, 30% of which are considered to be endangered. Following the principles established in the Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Framework Plan, the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort will become a model for cultural and ecological sustainability, conservation and education.

The natural wildlife of the park and educational centres, in addition to the themed desert safaris, and a world leading arid land botanic gardens and plant collection, will provide both a centre of learning excellence and a leisure destination. As part of the transformation into a wildlife resort, significant development is currently being undertaken to set the standards globally for conservation efforts. Construction of the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort will be completed in three phases.Phase one of the project, including the African Safari, the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, part of World Deserts and 4 stars family hotel will be finished by end of 2011. Phase two will be complete in 2012, and the completion date for phase three is 2015.

For more information on AWPR, please visit the website : www.awpr.ae
Or press office :press@awpr.ae or call: +971 3 7041543