Doha, the capital of Qatar, has become a household name with the increasing number of tourists landing there. The growth of seaports, airports and communication links contributed to the connections with the world in a commercial and cultural way. To this cause have been added the large number of activities such as excursions, safaris, sports, shopping and cultural spaces.
One of the distinctive activities in Doha is a visit to the Oryx Farm, located in Shahaniya, about 15 kilometers from Doha. Although Middle Eastern countries are famous for their use of the camel, Oryx is the national animal of Qatar and is given high regard. The Arabian Oryx is a species of antelope species and is the smallest of its kind. However, it is rapidly dying out and Oryx Farm is there to protect the remaining animals from outside harm. The farm has the largest number of animals living in their natural habitat.
Oryx Farm, together with the Equestrian Club, has devised a strategy to save these endangered animals. Currently the farm operates herds of these animals, helping with their growth and facilitating breeding. This joint effort has helped save many animals from poaching around the world. Tourists and animal lovers from all over the world come to Oryx Farm to get a first-hand experience of the condition of these animals. The status of these animals has changed greatly since they were brought together here under the protection of Oryx Farm and the Equestrian Club.
For any group of tourists there is information available on paper and on video. Even the locals are always ready to enlighten you with their knowledge, which can sometimes be more personal than the information available on the site. It is definitely a place worth visiting, provided you have booked a tour, as it does not encourage unannounced visits by the public.
Most of the tours depart from Doha since it is the city that attracts all tourists for its splendor. If you are staying in a Doha hotel, you can make arrangements with the hotel to meet a tour group at Oryx Farm.
