Al Ain Zoo, located in the city of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is one of the largest and oldest zoos in the country. It covers an area of approximately 400 hectares and is home to over 4,000 animals, including many rare and endangered species. The zoo was established in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, with a mission to conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats.