To preserve rare animals and species threatened with extinction. Prominently featured in the collection are animals from the Land of Israel, with special emphasis on those species mentioned in the Bible. To develop and conduct educational activities and outreach programs that will cultivate and nurture the values of nature conservation and wildlife protection among the general public; to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and encourage a love of animals. To create a rich and diversified recreational atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, which subtly promote an appreciation of nature and of the environment. To conduct research that involves the preservation, breeding,... read more To preserve rare animals and species threatened with extinction. Prominently featured in the collection are animals from the Land of Israel, with special emphasis on those species mentioned in the Bible. To develop and conduct educational activities and outreach programs that will cultivate and nurture the values of nature conservation and wildlife protection among the general public; to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and encourage a love of animals. To create a rich and diversified recreational atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, which subtly promote an appreciation of nature and of the environment. To conduct research that involves the preservation, breeding, and return to the wild of various species; to participate in national and international research activities and projects in these fields; and to conduct both theoretical and practical research work in the fields of zoology, biology, and environmental science. To encourage community participation, and conduct the types of educational and cultural activities that are geared towards Jerusalem's unique and diverse population, and are accessible to all communities. To develop distinct programs and create opportunities for groups with special needs, so that they can be involved in animal care, grounds-keeping, and other useful activities throughout the zoo grounds. To make the zoo a unique and attractive tourist site, whose uniqueness derives partly from its collection of Biblical animals.
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By Rachael Rizby Raz | Director of International Relations
We have some exciting news about the expansion of this program. Over the last few years, several groups of children from East Jerusalem have attended the program. Accordingly, we were delighted to... Read the full report ›By Rachael Risby Raz | International Relations Manager
We are excited to update you that we are preparing for the largest Persian fallow deer release to be carried out by the Zoo in over a decade. In March 2025, we plan to release between 16 and 20... Read the full report ›By Rachael Risby Raz | International Relations Manager
At the end of intensive restoration, reconstruction and planning work that lasted for about a year and a half, the Israel Aquarium has opened its new whale skeleton exhibit. For the first time in... Read the full report ›
