Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem, Israel

Today: Open today, 09:00 – 17:00
Price: ₪79.00 per person · Standard admission · Adult, ₪64.00 per person · Standard admission · Ages 3–18
Standing: High
Rank: Rank 202 of 2,073

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Plan your visit.

Opening hours

Monday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00
Friday	09:00 – 16:00 Last entry at 15:00 for 09:00 – 16:00
Saturday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday	09:00 – 17:00 Last entry at 16:00 for 09:00 – 17:00

Checked 2026-11-05 · Source

Admission

Per person	₪79.00 Standard admission Adult
Per person	₪64.00 Standard admission Ages 3–18

Checked 2026-11-05 · Source

About Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, popularly known as the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, is a zoo in the Malha neighbourhood of Jerusalem. It is known for its Afro-Asiatic collection of wildlife, many species of which are described in the Hebrew Bible, and for its success in breeding endangered species. Founded in 1940 by zoology professor Aharon Shulov as a small animal corner in central Jerusalem, it moved several times before reopening on its present 25-hectare site in the Malha valley in 1993. As of 2009 it housed 2,200 animals of 271 species, and it sees the conservation of endangered species as its primary goal.

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What's inside

The zoo is built on two levels. The lower level centres on an artificial lake with two islands of monkey exhibits, fed by pools and waterfalls that begin at an artificial waterfall called Moses' Rock. At the western end stands a boat-shaped, two-storey wooden visitor centre resembling Noah's Ark, with an auditorium, an art gallery, a gift shop and a snack bar. Animals live in open areas separated from visitors by trenches, moats and glass, in habitats from an African savannah to a tropical rain forest. Visitors can touch animals only at Lemur Land, the petting pool and the children's zoo. A sculpture garden holds animal sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle.

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Tickets

The zoo's 2026 price list sets adult admission at ₪79 and children aged 3 to 18 at ₪64. Police officers, students, soldiers and senior citizens with ID also pay ₪64, and a person with a disability, child or adult, pays ₪39 with ID. Annual memberships are sold for individuals, couples and families, and a combined membership also covers the Israel Aquarium next door. Group rates apply only to institutions and organisations booking 25 or more people in advance. Tickets and memberships can be bought at the ticket office until two hours before closing, and online purchase is offered to avoid queues. Cancellations are possible up to 48 hours before the visit by email.

Checked 2026-11-05 · Source