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"On land and in the sea, our forefathers lived and survived in this environment. They were able to do so because they recognised the need to conserve it, to take from it only what they needed to live, and to preserve it for succeeding generations.”
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The late Sheikh Zayed
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The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre is a monument to the late Sheikh Zayed, a tribute to his commitment to the natural and cultural life of the UAE, and a symbol the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort’s own ongoing commitment to conservation and sustainable living.
Both aesthetically and practically, this extraordinary building lights a torch and points the way to a future, where wildlife, culture and education are protected, celebrated and honoured.
Simultaneously a sustainable building and a breathtaking sculpture, its contours echo the imposing mass of Jebel Hafeet, a spectacular backdrop to the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. The geographic strata of the surrounding landscape is reflected and continued in the building, through a system of ramps and multiple levels. In harmony with the land and ensconced among lush, verdant plantings, the building is in dialogue with the cultural and natural world of Al Ain.
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