INSIDE KHOR KALBA MANGROVE CENTRE | KALBA | SHARJAH | UAE | 4K UHD | WEEKEND DESTINATION TO NATURE скачать в хорошем качестве

INSIDE KHOR KALBA MANGROVE CENTRE | KALBA | SHARJAH | UAE | 4K UHD | WEEKEND DESTINATION TO NATURE

The Khor Kalba Mangrove Center was opened in the spring of 2021 as a sanctuary to protect the 300 year old mangrove's biodiversity and local wildlife, help rehabilitate turtles, and nurture endangered birds. It consists of several pod-like structures inspired by sea urchins with minimal environmental impact and includes a visitor centre, veterinary clinics, and laboratories. Crabs, sea cucumbers, starfish, various crustaceans and sea urchins are found in the centre. The area is extremely rich in bird life. Endemic birds include a species of collared kingfisher and one and only breeding facility for thecollared kingfisher. The coastal mangrove consists of Avicennia marina, trees of the inland savanna include Ziziphus spina-christi, Prosopis cineraria and the Umbrella Thorn Acacia tortilis. The world's largest population of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) breeds on Masirah Island and other turtles that come to these coasts include the olive ridley (Lepydochelys olivacea), green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Its located costal area of Kalba city, of Sharjah. Distance around 130 Km from Dubai and 115 Km from Sharjah. The journey to the Khor Kalba provides you with breathtaking landscapes views. Entry AED 15 for Adults & Children below 12 are free Opens all days except Monday Timings are : Saturday 11AM–5:15PM Sunday Open 24 hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM–5:15PM Wednesday 9AM–5:15PM Thursday 9AM–5:15PM Friday 2–5:15PM Restaurant / Cafe : Yes (temporarily closed when we visited ) Near By places to visit : Kalba Corniche park Kalba bird of prey centre Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre Khorfakan korniche Google Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/wBCXMo8LArpprFjdA