Animal Encounters
Ray Encounter
The Ray Encounter is without question one of our most remarkable attractions. Immerse yourself in the underwater world at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to connect with nature’s gentle giants.
Step onto a specially designed ray feeding platform and witness the awe-inspiring sight of Eagle Rays and Cow Nose Rays gliding effortlessly towards you. These graceful and inquisitive creatures will gently approach the water’s surface to accept fish directly from your hands. This interaction allows you to forge a special connection with these extraordinary creatures.
The Ray Encounter is without question one of our most remarkable attractions. Immerse yourself in the underwater world at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to connect with nature’s gentle giants.
Step onto a specially designed ray feeding platform and witness the awe-inspiring sight of Eagle Rays and Cow Nose Rays gliding effortlessly towards you. These graceful and inquisitive creatures will gently approach the water’s surface to accept fish directly from your hands. This interaction allows you to forge a special connection with these extraordinary creatures.
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Vicky, the Graceful Spotted Eagle Ray
Meet Vicky, our 18-year-old Spotted Eagle Ray, is a marvel of the marine world. A devoted mother, connoisseur of seafood, and natural underwater acrobat, Vickey’s beauty and grace are not to be missed.
Vicky captivates all as she dances through the aquarium depths. When not majestically gliding though the waters, Vicky enjoys digging in the sand and coral rubble with her nose, always on a quest for a tasty snack.
Meet Vicky, our 18-year-old Spotted Eagle Ray, is a marvel of the marine world. A devoted mother, connoisseur of seafood, and natural underwater acrobat, Vickey’s beauty and grace are not to be missed.
Vicky captivates all as she dances through the aquarium depths. When not majestically gliding though the waters, Vicky enjoys digging in the sand and coral rubble with her nose, always on a quest for a tasty snack.
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Vicky loves company and is often spotted exploring with other rays
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She is about 1.5 - 2m in size with spots as unique as our fingerprints.
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Vicky has a taste for the ocean’s finest: squid, fish and crustaceans
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Vicky
Discover Vicky the Spotted Eagle Ray – a sweet, sociable and spectacular sea creature who embodies the elegance and beauty of the ocean’s wonders!
Discover Vicky the Spotted Eagle Ray – a sweet, sociable and spectacular sea creature who embodies the elegance and beauty of the ocean’s wonders!
Oceanic Oasis
Glide into the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, where Vicky, an 18-year-old Spotted Eagle Ray, dances through the depths. She's not just a ray; she's a marvel of the marine world!
Glide into the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, where Vicky, an 18-year-old Spotted Eagle Ray, dances through the depths. She's not just a ray; she's a marvel of the marine world!
Maternal Majesty
Vicky is the epitome of sweetness and gentleness, a devoted mother to her eagle ray pups. She spends her days serenely soaring beneath the waves, a true icon of underwater grace.
Vicky is the epitome of sweetness and gentleness, a devoted mother to her eagle ray pups. She spends her days serenely soaring beneath the waves, a true icon of underwater grace.
Gourmet of the Depths
With a palate for squid, fish and crustaceans, Vicky's taste is as refined as her swimming. She's a connoisseur of the ocean's finest!
With a palate for squid, fish and crustaceans, Vicky's taste is as refined as her swimming. She's a connoisseur of the ocean's finest!
Acrobatic Artist
This isn't just any ray; Vicky is a natural underwater acrobat! Whether it's elegant swimming movements or playful leaps above the water, she's all about aquatic fun and flair.
This isn't just any ray; Vicky is a natural underwater acrobat! Whether it's elegant swimming movements or playful leaps above the water, she's all about aquatic fun and flair.
Social Swimmer
Vicky loves company, often exploring the vast ocean with her fellow eagle rays. Together, they paint a picture of unity and grace in the deep blue.
Vicky loves company, often exploring the vast ocean with her fellow eagle rays. Together, they paint a picture of unity and grace in the deep blue.
Winged Wonder
With wing-like pectoral fins stretching up to an impressive 3 metres and adorned with unique white spots, Vicky's beauty is as distinctive as a fingerprint.
With wing-like pectoral fins stretching up to an impressive 3 metres and adorned with unique white spots, Vicky's beauty is as distinctive as a fingerprint.
Sandy Explorer
When not gliding majestically, Vicky enjoys digging in the sand and coral rubble with her nose, always on a quest for a tasty snack to satisfy her cravings.
When not gliding majestically, Vicky enjoys digging in the sand and coral rubble with her nose, always on a quest for a tasty snack to satisfy her cravings.
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