Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre '23

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre are just two of the many protected areas in the Emirate of Sharjah, where a lot of importance is placed on conservation.

Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre is set within a large area of rocky plains and small mountains and the Bird of Prey Centre is just a short distance down the road. Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre.

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The Conservation Centre is home to Arabian tahrs, leopards, caracals, wolves and rock hyrax. Inside the centre, you can also see snakes, lizards, toads, foxes, scorpions, etc.

Once you have finished your tour of the centre, head out to the front to take a short buggy ride (or take a walk) along the observation points of the outside areas.

The Bird of Prey Centre, of course, has many birds of prey such as eagles, buzzards, harriers and owls. My personal favourite is the Griffin Vulture.

Vulture at Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, UAE

Shows are on in the arena at certain times. There is one on at 4pm every day and also at other times on busier days so it’s best to check beforehand.

Within the gardens there are not only palms and acacias, but mango, orange, almond and sidr trees. There are also a few other animals, mainly goats, camels and cows.

Standing high above the Bird of Prey Centre is the 200-year-old Al Ghail Fort which is worth a climb up to not only to see the fort itself but for the view over Kalba and the plains and mountains. The fort has been restored and houses a weapons room. On the tower, notice the footholds which would have been used to reach the high door rather than the ladder which now leads to it.

Both locations are very educational with lots of information all around both for adults and children and a number of interactive activities for children. Guides are on hand to give you a tour or answer your questions. You can also see the animals’ and birds’ food being prepared in the kitchens.

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Kalba Bird of Prey Centre Timings and Tickets Price

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Kalba Bird of Prey Centre Timings: Sun-Thurs 9am -6.30pm, Fri 2pm – 6:30pm, Sat 11am-6:30pm, Monday – closed

Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre Ticket Price: Adults – AED25 plus VAT, children under 12 free

Kalba Bird of Prey Centre Ticket Price: Adults – AED15 plus VAT(free return within one month), children under 12 free.

Neither centre takes cards, cash only. (I think this has changed now, but better to have cash just in case.)

Tip – Take snacks and plenty of water.

Gazelles at Al Hefaiyeh Mountain Conservation Centre, Kalba

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