Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#195 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, popularly known as the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, is a zoo located in the Malha neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is famous for its Afro-Asiatic collection of wildlife, many of which are ascribed in the Hebrew Bible, as well as for its success in breeding endangered species. According to Dun and Bradstreet, the Biblical Zoo was the most popular tourist attraction in Israel from 2005 to 2007, and logged a record 738,000 visitors in 2009. The zoo had about 55,000 members in 2009. ()

Local name: גן החיות התנ"כי Opened: 1940 (84 years ago)Animals: 2200Species: 271Coordinates: 31°44'58"N, 35°10'37"E

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Jerusalem Biblical Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malha Mall, Church of the Visitation, Gazelle Valley, Ein Lavan.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Malha Mall, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Malha Mall, also known as Jerusalem Mall, stands as a modern shopping and entertainment hub in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This expansive retail center offers a diverse shopping experience, catering to both locals and tourists with its wide array of stores...
1.5 miNW
Catholic church with link to Virgin Mary
Church of the Visitation, Jerusalem
40 min walk • Nestled in the serene Ein Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem, the Church of the Visitation stands as a testament to the rich biblical history that permeates the city. This sacred site is believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, an...
1.3 miNE
Park
Gazelle Valley, Jerusalem
33 min walk • Gazelle Valley, previously known as the Pri Har Valley, is an open space of 260 dunams in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, on the edge of the Givat Mordechai neighborhood, opposite the busy Patt Intersection.
1 miW
Hot springs
Ein Lavan, Jerusalem
26 min walk • Ein Lavan is a spring located in the outskirts of Jerusalem, near the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. It lies in the Judean Hills.
0.4 miS
31°44'36"N • 35°10'40"E
Ein Yael, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1180 ftS
Zoo, Aquarium
Israel aquarium, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Gottesman Family Israel Aquarium, Jerusalem is a public aquarium in Israel, opened on June 19, 2017. The aquarium focuses on Israel's marine environment - the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. The aquarium was built by the Tish Family Zoological Gardens and is located next to it.
0.6 miE
Park
Jerusalem Technology Park, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Jerusalem Technology Park, also Malha Technology Park is a high-tech industrial park located in the Malha neighborhood of southwest Jerusalem.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem
21 min walk • Teddy Stadium is a sports stadium in the Malha neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel. Three football teams currently use the stadium: Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Jerusalem, and the Israel national football team for select home matches.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Malha, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Malha is a neighborhood in southwest Jerusalem, between Pat, Ramat Denya and Kiryat Hayovel in the Valley of Rephaim. Before 1948, Malha was a Palestinian Arab village known as al-Maliha.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kiryat Menachem, Jerusalem
24 min walk • Kiryat Menachem is a neighborhood in southwest Jerusalem. It is bordered by Ir Ganim to the south and east, Mount Ora to the west, and the Jerusalem hills to the north.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Givat Mordechai, Jerusalem
38 min walk • Givat Mordechai, is a Jewish neighborhood in southwest-central Jerusalem, midway between the neighborhoods of Nayot and Malcha. The neighborhood was named after an American philanthropist, Maxwell Abbell of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jerusalem Biblical Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Israel aquarium, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Malha, Jerusalem (10 min walk), Ein Yael, Jerusalem (11 min walk), Givat Massuah, Jerusalem (11 min walk).

How to get to Jerusalem Biblical Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jerusalem Biblical Zoo:

Train

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo railway station (9 min walk)
Jerusalem Malcha (18 min walk)

Bus

מסוף משואה (14 min walk)