Tel Aviv University Zoo, Educational zoo at Tel Aviv University, Israel

The Tel Aviv University Zoo houses animals from Israel and other regions within the university campus grounds. The facility combines animal habitats with academic research infrastructure and public viewing areas.

The facility was founded in 1953 to support zoological studies and wildlife research. Since its establishment, it has combined scientific work with public learning about animal life.

The zoo functions as a place where visitors can learn about native animal species and how they live in different environments. Researchers work alongside the animals, turning the space into a meeting point between scientific study and public education.

The garden sits on the kurkar ridge of the Ramat Aviv campus, about 30 dunams, overlooking the Ayalon highways. Some animals move freely through the grounds, so stay on the paths and keep a distance from enclosures. The research building named for Terry and Lawrence Besner was dedicated in 1988.

The zoo participates in breeding programs for endangered species, meaning some animals here are part of global conservation efforts. This work shows how a local facility contributes to worldwide wildlife protection goals.