• Nofa Wildlife Park

  

  The park, recently opened to the public in Saudi Arabia, is home to cheetahs, giraffes, white oryx and ostriches, including a number of other endangered species.

• Dubai Safari

  

  Get up close and personal with tigers, bears and Arabian wolves when you visit Dubai Safari, home to about 3,000 animals. Enjoy interactions such as giraffe feeding and a petting zoo.

• Al-Dimaniyat Islands

  

  Go birdwatching in this nature reserve in Oman, a collection of nine UNESCO-listed islands, a hot spot for migratory birds such as ospreys.

• The Animal Encounter

  

  Saving animals is at the top of the list for this nonprofit in Lebanon. It not only rehabilitates wounded critters but also educates visitors about nature and conservation.

• Al-Ma’wa Wildlife Sanctuary

  

  Animals who cannot be sent to their country of origin or released into the wild find a permanent home at this 110-hectare sanctuary in Jordan. The result is a diverse group of wild creatures.

• Al-Thakira Mangrove Forest

  

  Jump aboard a kayak and explore one of the oldest mangroves in Qatar, which between November and April turns into a pit stop for migratory flamingos.