Zoo

Viral baby monkey Punch finds girlfriend

Clips show Punch leaning in for gentle face-to-face touches. Viewers have described these as “kisses.”

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A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.

Punch the baby macaque opens up to troop mates

Sanctuary caregivers report the orphaned macaque now spends more time with peers than with his comfort toy

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A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.

Abandoned baby monkey charms Tokyo zoo visitors by befriending stuffed orangutan

Punch has had some differences with the other monkeys as he has tried to communicate with them, but zookeepers say that is part of the learning process and he is steadily integrating with the troop.

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Adventure Park at the Biblical Zoo.

Even after his passing: The zoo director's dream becomes reality

A new adventure park opened at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo in memory of late CEO Shay Doron, fulfilling his decades-long vision with jungle-themed challenge structures for children of all ages.

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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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Alone in the Corner

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.

AUGUST 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Crocodiles seen at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo on August 18, 2024

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.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Love Week at Gan Guru Zoo in honor of 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.

JULY 31, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
SHAI DORON, always a civil servant.

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.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI

Negev Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

Celebrating new life at the Negev Zoo.

DECEMBER 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A baby giraffe is pictured at its enclosure at the Chapultepec zoo in Mexico City, Mexico

WATCH: Sea lion uses NYC flooding to make grand escape

The sea lion was only out for a brief period of time and never left the sight of Central Park Zoo personnel.

OCTOBER 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A sick sea lion is shown at the Marine Mammal Care Center, as it recovers from toxic algae that is being blamed for causing sickness to sea lions and dolphins along the coast of Southern California, in San Pedro, California, U.S., June 23, 2023.

Psychedelic rock gecko should be priority for conservationists - study

The psychedelic rock gecko faces loss of habitat and overharvesting alongside 484 species of reptiles.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Leopard gecko, found between Iran and India.

World's first spotless brown giraffe cub takes the world by storm

The Bright's Zoo authorities have shared that the young giraffe has already reached a height of approximately two meters.

AUGUST 24, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
A rare spotless giraffe born at Bright's Zoo is seen in Johnson City, Tennessee, US.

Lioness shot dead after escaping from South Korean farm

The animal was shot dead after being discovered by authorities in bushes near the farm about an hour after escaping the farm.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByREUTERS
Two African lionesses walking in dry land in Kgalagadi transfrontier park, South Africa