RO1.5 million pumped into Al Nu’man Park

On the maintenance of the zoo, al-Balushi said, “The park employs a number of workers, who take care of all animals of the park. There is contact with veterinarians in order to ensure the health of animals and to carry out periodic checks. As for feeding of some predators, such as the lion and the tiger, we need 8 kg of meat daily”.

He pointed out that the park has rest and accommodation for visitors from outside Barka at nominal prices. He added that there are all facilities, such as a swimming pool, a special place for barbecue, in addition to a number of restaurants and shops.

He added that recently a special section has been added for heritage items, a permanent exhibition in which all kinds of old coins, postage stamps, traditional old clothes, old machines, such as sewing machines and various photocopiers, and copies of the old Omani newspapers are displayed in order to introduce the Omani heritage to visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate.

He added that the total cost of the project, so far has reached more than RO1.5 million.

The opening dates of the park to visitors starting from 9 am to 9 pm with nominal entry fees used to ensure the costs of taking care of the animals like eating, drinking, veterinary inspection, cleaning and others.