The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem — Attraction in Jerusalem

Most people don't travel to Jerusalem for the zoo or aquarium! Especially if you come the long and expensive way from the US that has the best and biggest zoos and aquariums (Los Angeles, San Diego). So, when my son asked me to take him, of course I was reluctant. But so glad I went! The zoo is relatively small but packed with super interesting animals from all places in the world. You are very close to the animals, and in some cases, in the enclosure with them! This was the case with the lemurs (King Julian from Madagascar). You literally go into their living space, and although you cannot touch them, you can just hang out and they will come to you and even try to look in your bag. And it is not like other zoos where you have a couple of each animal. They had a LOT of them, like dozens of kangaroos, many with babies in their pouches (we actually saw a couple of them stick their head out). There are 3 elephants that seem pretty happy unlike the one I saw a few years ago at the LA zoo, which made me not want to go to zoos.... The small mammal and "dark" habitats were great, and again, plenty of each animal and most of them were visible and active. HIGHLY recommend this zoo for anyone who wants to take a break from seeing all the historic sites. Also, you can get a combo ticket to the aquarium which is a short shuttle ride away, and also surprisingly...

NO Words! Just get tickets and run! to the most beautiful, the most green and large zoo place. Clean animals and cells!!!!🧹🚿 Many animals and birds are very close to view.!!! you can see a giraffe from a high bridge where you will become one height you can go with an overnight stay and buy a night trip to the zoo.🌙 There are electric cars only for disabled people, but for them it's free! fans with water are installed on the paths. it cools! toilets, washbasins, cold drinking water are literally everywhere. There is a souvenir shop. does not work on Saturday. There are stops for ice cream and sweet drinks. No restaurants! No food.there are only sausages in the bun in one place for the whole zoo. I advise parents to take food for children from home. Cold drink 330ml or 500ml PRICE from 12 shekels and up! you cannot smoke in the zoo, I have not seen any special smoking areas. During pressure hours, from free parking lots to the zoo, you will walk about 500-600 meters 🏃‍♂️ In the zoo you cannot travel by personal transport. it is really the coolest...

It is one of the best places to visit as a family or friends.. suitable for kids of all ages. It has all facilities needed, restrooms, setting space, play groud, snacks shops, and ice cream selling spots.

The place is huge, i read once that it is one of the largest zoos in the Middle East! It has a wide variety of wild animals and birds in addition to a kids' area where domesticated animals are found.

The signs read in English, Arabic and Hebrew.

I recommend purchasing the tickets ahead of going via the website. The process is pretty much easy, and u will get an e-ticket that they scan at the entrance. No more clerks for selling tickets. If you dont buy your ticket online, you will find a machine to purchase from located a few meters before the entrance spot.

There are plenty of parking spots (free of charge), but the place is almost always packed! So the earlier you go, the more assurance you find a spot to park.

Avoid going there in summer time, it's very hot! I would say the best time to go is Sep- Nov & Feb-...