The reserve is houses a captive breeding programme for the locally extinct roe deer and has been declared an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

In October 2018, Ajloun Natural Reserve won a place among the top 100 sustainable destinations on the global tourism map.

The reserve enjoys a Mediterranean-like climate but has been affected by desertification and deforestation for the past 200 years.

Tourists can stay in tented lodges or cabins between the months of March and November.

Students are taught to measure soil quality, monitor tree renewal and classify plants and animals.