Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo got its start in 1940 as a small animal centre. As it grew and moved several times over the years, it also changed names. Located in the Malha valley, just 7 kilometres from the city centre, the 62-acre space is home to over 2,000 animals. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo promotes social involvement, conducts research, and participates in national and international projects of conservation, breeding, and returning animals to the wild.
The Biblical Zoo has become Israel’s most visited attraction, thanks to its unique Jerusalem atmosphere and its zoological collection like no other in Israel. The zoo is divided into different exhibit areas where animals live in natural habitats, including an African Savanna area, a raptor aviary, an “underground world” focusing on animals that live below ground, and the “Bible Land Wildlife Preserve,” dedicated to animals that inhabited the area during Biblical times.
Today, it operates under the name The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem and also houses endangered species from around the world and especially from Afro-Asian areas. At the zoo, you will find an enchanting area for children, including a petting zoo and a living classroom, where you can encounter and get acquainted with a variety of animals up close, as well as an ecological playground.
Location: Jerusalem, Israel.
Website: https://www.jerusalemzoo.org/en/biblical-zoo
Tel: 972 2-675-0111
Hour: 09:00-18:00
Google Rating: 4.6/5
