Shumari Wildlife Refuge

 Created as a breeding center for endangered or locally extinct wildlife, the Shumari Reserve is home to some of the rarest species of animals in the Middle East. In this small 22 Km2 reserve, you can often see the Arabian Oryx roaming freely in the desert grassland.

Ostriches, Gazelles, and Onagers can also be observed in their enclosures. Shumari’s breeding enclosures provide a small “zoo” for visitors, making the reserve a popular spot for children and school outings.

These animals are rebuilding their populations in this safe haven, protected from the hunting and habitat destruction that nearly wiped them out.