Atlantis, The Palm, an iconic property in Dubai, UAE, has welcomed its newest residents – two albino alligators.

Appearing for the first time in the UAE, the uncommon reptiles have taken up residence in the Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to more than 65,000 marine animals, dazzling guests and visitors with their brilliant white skin.

"Our goal at Atlantis is to educate guests on different aquatic animals and to provide the best marine animal experiences in the world,” said Natasha Christie, director, The Lost Chambers Aquarium.

“After many months of research and careful consideration, The Lost Chambers Aquarium team decided to add these two rare albino alligators having received from a farm in Florida. Albino alligators are the rarest amongst their cold-blooded relatives and are found in US and in China. Their genetic white skin colour gives them a truly intriguing appearance. The albino alligators have been exploited for their valued skin. This rare type of Alligator is a critically endangered species, and it is our aim to do our part in species conservation by learning more about these fascinating reptiles, and taking care of them,” Natasha added.

The newcomers' chamber has been equipped with special heat lamps which give a temperature gradient of between 26-33 degrees celsius.

For more information about the albino alligators at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, visit www.atlantisthepalm.com. – TradeArabia News Service