The emir of the UAE has a residence on Sir Baniyas Island which is stocked with cheetahs, gazelles, giraffes, various birds and other horned animals.

These trees were planted to resemble Africa and are drip-irrigated.



Egyptian goose (thanks Ed).



This peacock head won 1st place on the ship's photo contest! My first win.



Only a mother could love the Emu











We were lucky to see 2 of the 4 cheetahs





There are about 40 giraffes on the island. Technical detail: 1200mm equivalent, taken with the 300mm/F4 lens and 2x on the Olympus M1X (hand-held!)