Zoo
Teenager with dreams of becoming lion tamer mauled to death by big cats after entering enclosure
The 19-year-old had previously tried to sneak onto a flight to Africa in hopes of being with the big cats.
How Egyptian fruit bats seasonally adapt behavior to compete with rats - study
Zoo in Denmark asks public for unwanted pets to feed its carnivores
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo employee succumbs to wounds sustained in leopard attack
TAU Is Redefining Zoological Research and Conservation
The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation Animal Habitat Initiative will significantly upgrade the animal and outreach facilities at its Zoological Research Garden
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested
Zoo CEO Sigalit Hertz said that they believe the three individuals were "animal traffickers who knew exactly what to steal."
Mommy, a 100-year-old tortoise, becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species
The hatchlings are the offspring of Mommy and Abrazzo, two Western Santa Cruz tortoises and the zoo's two oldest residents, each estimated to be around 100 years old.
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
Beersheba’s Midbarium: Israel’s newest zoo is unlike any other
Midbarium is called an experiential animal park because one of its main goals is to allow visitors to experience animals’ movements and behaviors.
Roxie, a 3-months-old baby red panda, died of fireworks-induced stress
Roxie had recently lost her mother, Ginger, who died unexpectedly just five days earlier.
Israeli animation film won first place at International Film Festival
The Israeli short film, directed by Dovi Keich, won Best Animation for Children at the Girona International Film Festival.
Worker undergoes 9 hour surgery following crocodile attack at Jerusalem Zoo
A report was received regarding gunshots that were heard at the zoo, prompting the arrival of police forces from the Jerusalem District.
In honor of Tu B'Av, Gan-Guru Zoo offers romantic night tours of Australian animals
The zoo is offering a special overnight package in August in honor of the Jewish festival of love, Tu B'Av.
Jerusalem mourns Shai Doron, president of the Jerusalem Foundation, who passed away at 64
Shai Doron, the influential president of the Jerusalem Foundation, died suddenly in London at 64. His impactful leadership at the Foundation and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has left a lasting legacy.
Chipoffu the Hippo joins friends in Midbarium in Be'er Sheva
Today (Thursday) is International Hippopotamus Day and this is an excellent opportunity to meet Chipoffu, a new resident in Midbarium in Be'er Sheva.
