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The Children’s Farm in Sharjah provides young visitors with the chance to interact closely with domestic animals and birds, learning how to care for and feed them. Alongside a duck pond, the place features farm animals such as sheep, goats, cows, horses, ponies, camels, and donkeys.
Children visiting this place can explore the healthy products produced by the farm’s birds and animals, gain insights into each animal’s characteristics, participate in feeding them, and learn about dairy product manufacturing, among other activities. Additionally, they can enjoy riding horses, ponies, and camels, visit the on-site café, and go for walks with their families.
The Children’s Farm is located in Sharjah, 30 kilometres east of the city, in Sharjah Desert Park. Islamic
The Islamic Botanical Garden is a unique destination that intrigues visitors of all ages, including children. It features plants mentioned in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, including herbs, trees, fruits, vegetables, and more. Children can observe these plants up close, identify their shapes, and learn both their common names as well as those referenced in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, such as figs, pomegranates, and saffron.
Young visitors can use the smart screens in the garden to access information about each plant, including its benefits and uses. On top of that, they can taste the products of the garden through the café’s cuisine and juice selections. They can also explore other facilities such as the library and Interpretation Centre, which features various exhibitions, ornamental pools, and narrow waterways inspired by traditional aflaj (irrigation channels).
Islamic Botanical Garden is located at interchange 9, 30 kilometres east of Sharjah City, along Al Dhaid Highway (E88).
Overlooking Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, this magical place allows children to watch over 500 different species of vibrant and colorful butterflies, such as the lime butterfly, new lacewing butterfly, tree nymph butterfly, clipper butterfly, autumn leaf butterfly, and peacock pansy butterfly.
Children can learn about the life stages of butterflies, from caterpillars to chrysalis to adult. Additionally, they can enjoy organic food options at the café’s and explore souvenirs at the gift shop.
Many beaches in Sharjah Emirate are popular with families due to the extensive facilities and amenities that ensure enjoyable and secure experiences for young visitors. Among these is Al Khan Beach, located along the coastline in Al Khan neighbourhood. The beach is equipped with lifeguards, a small playground for children, and facilities including restrooms, changing rooms, and showers.
Other family-friendly beaches include Khorfakkan Beach, offering football goalposts and swing sets; Al Luluyah Beach in the city of Khorfakkan, ideal for family outings and peaceful camping; Al Hamriyah Beach, featuring a children’s play area and other family trip facilities; and Al Heera Beach, overlooking the Arabian Gulf, with play areas for children and other prepared amenities.
The realm of water and sea has long been an intriguing topic for children. At the Sharjah Aquarium, young minds can satisfy their curiosity by exploring the underwater world and the creatures inhabiting its depths. The aquarium comprises two floors and about 21 water tanks, holding around 1.8 million litres of water, where kids can observe 100 different types of marine life thriving in diverse environments, such as mangroves, rocky habitats, and coral reefs.
Examples of marine life in the aquarium include reef sharks, seahorses, eels, clownfish, stingrays, and various other local fish species from the coasts and historical ports of Sharjah. Furthermore, the Sharjah Aquarium enables children to learn valuable information about marine environments in an entertaining manner using interactive smart screens.
Al Rafisah Dam is located on the highway connecting the cities of Sharjah and Khorfakkan on the United Arab Emirate’s east coast. The dam features a lake and several facilities, drawing families seeking leisure and enjoyment away from the noise of the cities.
Among the prominent activities children can enjoy are kayaking with family members, visiting the nearby nature reserve to see deer, and observing fish and birds at the lake.
Moreover, children can visit three specially prepared play areas at the location, characterized by their safety and vibrant colours, to enjoy games such as slides and swings.
The Rain Room stands as a unique modern art installation, inviting visitors to wander through a space where rain continuously falls, yet remain untouched by the water, thanks to sensors that prevent direct contact while allowing the rain to fall around them. Surely, children will be thrilled to embark on this immersive adventure of walking amid the pouring rain!
The Sharjah Discovery Center, designed for children aged 3 to 12, encourages young visitors to learn and explore, introducing them to science and technology through play and fun. It provides a safe environment that allows them to engage in experiments and test things themselves across seven diverse main areas within the centre, including Water World, Airport, Body World, Build Town, Drive Town, Sports World, and TV Studio.
Examples of activities available for children include driving games to learn traffic rules, practising wall climbing, holding races with small boats, and playing soccer and basketball.
The Sharjah Discovery Center is located on Al Dhaid Street, opposite Sharjah International Airport.
The Sharjah Science Museum welcomes diverse visitor groups, including families and children, providing an engaging and educational environment where visitors can discover scientific concepts through activities that blend learning and entertainment. The museum offers intriguing topics for children to explore, like the mysteries of space, functions of organs, and laws of nature. It also organises events designed to introduce children to the technological and scientific accomplishments of the human mind.
The museum is located next to Sharjah Archaeology Museum and Sharjah Media Corporation in Al-Abar area.
Sharjah Safari stands as an ideal destination for introducing children to African wildlife up close. Renowned as the largest safari outside Africa, it houses over 50,000 animals from more than 120 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including endangered species. Situated within Al Bardi Reserve in Al Dhaid city and spanning over 8 square kilometres, the safari features African trees and plants for children to discover, such as the massive Baobab tree and Washingtonia palms.
Among the unique animals that children can observe at the safari are the radiated tortoise, ring-tailed lemur, Madagascar teal, watusi cattle, African openbill, lesser flamingo, African elephant, pygmy goat, plains zebra, banded mongoose, and red lechwe.
In addition to Sharjah Safari, the emirate of Sharjah is rich with wildlife-focused attractions perfect for children and family visits. Among these is the Arabia’s Wildlife Centre located in the Sharjah Desert Park. The centre showcases a variety of local animals like the Arabian tiger, cheetah, lynxes, and flamingos. The Kalba Birds of Prey Centre is another highlight, which is home to 46 species of birds of prey, including falcons, eagles, owls, and hawks. Similarly, Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre provides an opportunity to observe 30 species of mountain and desert animals, such as snakes, wolves, and desert lynx.
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