Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration
After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.
Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin
'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks
Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade
Large Israeli snake dies after trying to eat a porcupine
“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
Abused lion cub who was smuggled to Israel now thriving in South Africa
The cub, newly named Zion-Neev, is adapting to his new life at the Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Israel's hikes ranked among top nature walks worldwide
Israel's Ein Gedi hike ranked higher on Explore!'s list than Nepal's world-renowned Annapurna circuit.
Caesarea named best cultural and archaeological tourist site
These organizations worked in concert with Israel's Nature and Parks Authority and the Israel Antiquities authority to restore the city's historic sites.
Pod of Risso's dolphins spotted in Eilat
A group of approximately 10 dolphins was spotted swimming close to the water's surface by the Israeli-Egyptian border.
This ibex made himself at home at a hotel in Mitzpe Ramon
A nubian ibex entered a hotel room in Mitzpe Ramon this week, despite not having his name on the reservation.
Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves
Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.
Out and about on Sukkot
The upcoming holiday week offers a plethora of activities for the whole family
