Yotvata Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, Wildlife conservation center in Arava Valley, Israel
The 3,000-acre nature reserve houses endangered species like Arabian oryx, scimitar oryx, and North African ostrich in their desert habitat conditions.
The Israel Nature Reserves Authority established this breeding center in 1970 to protect and reintroduce extinct animals mentioned in biblical texts.
The reserve maintains strong connections to biblical heritage through its dedicated program of breeding and protecting species referenced in ancient religious texts.
Visitors can access educational programs, guided tours, observation points, and picnic facilities while exploring the reserve near the city of Eilat.
Scientists at Yotvata successfully reintroduced the Asian wild ass population to Makhtesh Ramon and the Arabian oryx to northern Arava regions.
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: 29.87141,35.05029
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:10
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