[The Dean]

Originally Posted by Boomhauer I went to Al Ain zoo back in the late 80s, don't know if the Sharjah zoo existed back then. Al Ain zoo was depressing and unbearable ; the animals looked weak, especially the crocs and hippos. The heat and humidity made the whole expreince unbearable. Is it even possible to have diverse fauna and flora in vast open ranges in the UAE ? Isn't it just too bloody hot for that style of zoo ? Omani climate always appeared quite a bit milder than the UAE but don't really know if it's still too hot for the aforementioned type of zoo.

In that case, Al Ain must be the most improved zoo in the world. Deanetta and I went earlier this year and thought it was superb. Every enclosure seemed to have more than enough room for the animals and it wasn't obvious that any species were absent.

[Bahtatboy]

Originally Posted by The Dean In that case, Al Ain must be the most improved zoo in the world. Deanetta and I went earlier this year and thought it was superb. Every enclosure seemed to have more than enough room for the animals and it wasn't obvious that any species were absent.

Pigs?

[The Dean]

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy Pigs?

I admit I didn't see their enclosure........ mind you, I can't remember seeing pigs at London Zoo either ("They're in the Farmyard Animals enclosure, Sir").

[Norm_uk]

What Dubai lacks:

• A long term plan for virtually everything.
• Well planned parking for commercial buildings, especially in older areas.
• Covered pavements so you can walk around more when it's hot.
• More small parks and play areas in the build up areas.
• Separation of religion and state

N.

[Boomhauer]

Originally Posted by Norm_uk What Dubai lacks: A long term plan for virtually everything. Well planned parking for commercial buildings, especially in older areas. Covered pavements so you can walk around more when it's hot. More small parks and play areas in the build up areas. Separation of religion and state N.

Re. last suggestion.
Lotte called, their odds are 14,000,000,000 / 1 .

[Boomhauer]

Originally Posted by mentalist You are evidently missing my point. They are both outdoor venues, As for the massive glass dome idea, why ever not? They built a ruddy ski slope after all.

Something like this, but there will be an Ethnic hierarchy where certain ethnics will hog the waves and others will barely get the chance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-srTtMf2RI


or this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inA-36YRV0Y

^^^
nom...nom..nom, injest all those lovely bugs