Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital

Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH)
مستشفى أبو ظبي للصقور
Map
Geography
LocationP.O.Box: 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°24′27″N 54°41′55″E / 24.40750°N 54.69861°E / 24.40750; 54.69861
Organisation
Care systemVeterinary
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityFalconry
History
Opened1999
Links
Websitewww.falconhospital.com
ListsHospitals in United Arab Emirates

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) is the first public medical institution exclusively for falcons in the United Arab Emirates. Established by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and opened on 3 October 1999, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital has become the largest falcon hospital in the UAE and in the world with a patient influx of approximately 11,000 falcons per year.[1][2][3] The ADFH describes their mission as a goal "To protect, conserve, research, and promote captive-bred and wild falcons health, wildlife, and falconry tradition. To lead efforts of Abu Dhabi government to improve and protect animal welfare and to increase awareness and responsibility of people for animal welfare as the leading center for animal healthcare and welfare in Abu Dhabi Emirate."[4]

  1. ^ "Inside world's largest falcon hospital in Abu Dhabi". The Indian Express. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital | Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  3. ^ "British Duchess visits Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital | Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter". /. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  4. ^ "World's largest falcon hospital cares for Emirati heritage". Reuters. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2022.