Al Ain Zoo, a 400-hectare zoo located in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, has announced the successful conversion of 10% of its vehicles to operate on natural gas in 2022, as part of the first phase of its plan to convert 25% of its fleet to this clean burning fuel.
“This step will reduce the operating cost in terms of vehicle fuel by over 50% compared to gasoline fuel according to the current fuel prices. It is also consistent with the Zoo’s objectives in terms of protecting the environment and preserving wildlife in various forms and supporting sustainable transport initiatives and standards,” said Mohammed Sarhan Alhmoudi Acting Director Environment Health and Safety at Al Ain Zoo.
“Our transition to natural gas is in line with the UAE’s strategic objectives to achieve fuel efficiency standards in accordance with the National Climate Change Plan (2017-2050), the Abu Dhabi Government’s objectives to convert 25% of government vehicles to operate on CNG by 2030, as well as the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the UAE Transportation Plan,” he added.
Al Ain Zoo owns 99 vehicles within its transport fleet for the use of employees and internal operations. Ten of these vehicles have been converted to natural gas successfully and get their CNG refill through four stations in Al Ain, Zakher, Industrial Area and Al Markhaniyyah, in cooperation with Emirates Transport through the approved centers in Al Ain, reported WAM (Emirates News Agency).
Photo: Al Ain Zoo
