Arabian Oryx
Oman, Al Wusta Governorate
Arabian Oryx
LocationOman, Al Wusta Governorate
RegionAl Wusta Governorate
TypeWildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates19.5000°, 54.3330°
Established1994
Area27500
Nearest CityHaima (30 mi)
Major CityMuscat (350 mi)
About Arabian Oryx
The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is a vast protected area established to preserve the endangered Arabian Oryx. The sanctuary encompasses desert and gravel plains typical of central Oman. It represents one of the most important conservation initiatives in the Arabian Peninsula for protecting indigenous wildlife.