Outdoors and Nature in Israel

The Zoological Garden at Tel Aviv University leads zoological research and scientific education in the State of Israel. Established in 1931 and became a part of the University in 1956, …

Sataf located just outside Jerusalem and is famed for its hiking trails and natural beauty. It was first settled around 6,000 years ago during the Chalcolithic Period. Then, 1,500 years …

The Wohl Rose Garden, or Wohl Rose Park, is one of the few rose parks of its kind in the Middle East, and has been proclaimed one of the most …

The Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Israel’s first urban wildlife site. Although only 1.5 acres in size, attracts thousands of migrating songbirds to its pond and fruit trees. This makes it the …

Gazelle Valley Park is Israel’s biggest urban nature reserve and also the best place to watch endangered mountain gazelles in their natural habitat. The valley was once a home to a …

The Jerusalem Forest is a favorite by locals and has many playgrounds and picnic areas in it, along with a hiking trail. It is filled with pine and cypress trees, …

The National Botanic Garden of Israel, also known as the Botanical Garden of the Hebrew University, is the first botanical garden in Israel. It covers over 6 acres and houses …

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo is a wonderful way to spend a relaxing day in Jerusalem. The zoo is home to 2,200 animals representing over 270 different species across  62 acres. In …

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is the largest plant collection in Israel and the Middle East, spanning 45 acres. The Gardens has plants from around the world, and display more than …

The Jerusalem Trail is an optional addition to the Israel National Trail which passes through many points in Jerusalem and its outskirts. It combines cultural and historical places with national …