‍Activities for Seniors at the Biblical Zoo

The zoo invites you to join our experiential and enriching tours—a unique opportunity to discover the world of animals, expand your knowledge of nature conservation and biodiversity, all without having to travel far from home. 

During your visit, we will dive into the fascinating world of animals, learn how we care for creatures both large and small, explore the conservation projects led by the zoo, and discover our global collaborations for the preservation, breeding, and reintroduction of endangered species into the wild. 

Our tours are led by the zoo's professional guide staff and are tailored to the pace of seniors.

Want more? To enhance your experience, you can add A professional lecture by the zoo staff  on a wide variety of topics and additional specialized content—available by prior arrangement and for an additional fee.

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Tour Types

Guided Tour Around the Lake

We will walk along the flat paths of the zoo and around the central lake at the entrance. Among other things, we will encounter the wide variety of lake birds, reptiles, and other small animals from Israel and around the world in the small animal house, and admire the pink flamingos, cheetahs, rare orangutans, their penguin neighbors, and more.  

Tour duration: About one to one and a half hours

The tour is intended for organized groups of up to 25 participants per group. 

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‍Zoo Train Tour

A guided tour at a pace suited to the participants, including the use of the zoo train for maximum comfort.
We will visit the small animal house and meet, among others, various reptile species and the rare golden lion tamarin monkeys. We will continue the tour on the zoo train and meet   
The Syrian brown bear, which has disappeared from our landscapes, the Asiatic lion, the mandrill and chimpanzee exhibits, the elephant exhibit, and we will conclude with a lookout over the flamingo lake.

Tour duration: approximately two hours  

The tour is intended for organized groups of up to 25 participants per group. 

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A walking tour for those who enjoy a challenge throughout the zoo

A guided tour led by a veteran, experienced guide with an approach tailored to senior citizens. It is possible to coordinate a ride on the internal train to make the steep climb to the upper level of the zoo easier.

Tour duration: approximately three hours  

The tour is intended for organized groups of up to 25 participants per group. 

For contact and further details, you can send an inquiry to:  info@jbz.org.il   

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For details on tours tailored for senior citizens, click here.

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Volunteer program for senior citizens at the zoo

Join a comprehensive course that tells the story of the zoo and the Israel Aquarium, the animals, the people, and everything in between. Come be a partner in nature conservation education, the preservation of endangered species, and activities with zoo visitors. Intended for volunteers interested in guiding visitors (at information stations in the zoo and aquarium, in the gift shop, at the Biodiversity and Butterfly House, and more...)

 If you enjoy talking to the public and have the desire and passion to bring people and animals together, this course is just for you (no prior zoological knowledge required).

The program includes a series of guided tours to get to know the zoo and the aquarium, training, and integration into a variety of volunteer roles at the zoo and the aquarium.

 We look forward to seeing you in our green spaces, surrounded by nature and tranquility, for a meaningful and enjoyable experience!

If you are interested, please register by emailing Gilad at gilad.m@jerusalemzoo.org.il

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Photo: Shimshon Birig