פינת חי, Petting zoo in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Pinot Chai is a petting zoo located in the southeastern part of Menachem Begin Park, positioned between the water skiing lake and sailing lake. The facility houses spotted deer, ostriches, emus, and peacocks in separate enclosures connected by designated walking paths.
The petting zoo was established as part of Tel Aviv's urban development in the late 20th century to create educational recreational spaces for local residents. The project reflected the city's effort to integrate nature and animal experiences within its park system.
The petting zoo serves as a learning center where visitors of all ages interact directly with animals in a hands-on way. The facility shows how communities value direct contact with living creatures as part of daily recreation in an urban setting.
The facility is well-organized with clear paths that connect all animal areas and are easy to navigate on foot. Visiting early in the day is recommended, especially in warm weather, as much of the zoo lacks shade.
The zoo brings together native Israeli species like spotted deer and peacocks with African birds such as ostriches and emus in a single location. This combination allows visitors to encounter animals from different parts of the world without traveling far.
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