Track Terrestrial Wildlife (with Cameras)

ABOUT THE ACTIVITY

Have you ever wondered how nature photographers capture never seen before footage of rare animals? This is your chance to find out how!

Join this once-in-a-lifetime hike deep into the UAE mountains alongside Emirates Nature-WWF conservationists. You will have the opportunity to help install and check on the technology that we use to monitor terrestrial wildlife – species like birds, bats and animals that live on land

You will:

• Learn from the experts during your hike – think of it as a private guided tour of UAE’s rich biodiversity.
• Get up close and personal with technologies like camera traps, nest cams and acoustic monitoring
• Engage with local communities to raise awareness and reduce exploitation of wild species.
• Analyse and review rare footage of UAE wildlife.

Keep your eyes open, you may even spot some an elusive bird or animal during your adventure.

This opportunity is exclusive to Leaders of Change. LIMITED SPOTS are available, so register at the earliest!

Who can participate?

All Leaders of Change members aged 18 years and above. However, teenagers below 18 can only participate upon request and must be accompanied by and adult. Please contact [email protected] for requests.

How long will it take?

4 hours

This activity is part of a project spearheaded by Emirates Nature-WWF and Etihad Rail, in collaboration with Crown Prince Court - Fujairah, Fujairah Environmental Authority and Fujairah Adventures, with the support of the local communities, who are joining hands to explore solutions to restore access to fresh water and introducing modern water management techniques. The project aims to promote sustainable farming and preserve the site’s biodiversity.