The Abby and Emily Rapoport Ark and Information Center, as it is officially called, was created in the image of the Noah's Ark that appears in the typical illustrations of so many of our children's storybooks. To many of us, Noah's Ark has become a symbol of nature conservation, and Noah himself can be regarded as the first guardian of nature in the history of humanity. The presence of Noah's Ark in the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo was meant to symbolize the zoo's deep commitment to the cause of nature conservation, and to the cause of rescuing animal species threatened with extinction.

The Ark serves as visitors' center. It includes an auditorium that is used for screening films and holding lectures; a gallery for the display of temporary exhibitions; computer stations that provide information relating to the animals in the zoo, as well as animals mentioned in the Bible; and a souvenir shop and cafeteria. The cafeteria is situated on the deck of the Ark, and the deck offers a spectacular view of the majestic landscape of the Jerusalem Hills.