Monkey Forest, Animal sanctuary in Ben Shemen Forest, Israel.
The Monkey Forest spans across Ben Shemen Forest, providing habitats for 250 different monkey species from South America, Asia, and Africa.
The sanctuary began in the 1970s as a petting zoo and transformed into an educational facility for rescued primates in 1990.
Local children participate in animal care activities at the sanctuary, learning responsibility while developing understanding of wildlife conservation.
The sanctuary operates daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, with entrance fees of 13 USD per person, accepting both cash and credit cards.
The facility includes a fenced area where South American monkeys and visitors share the same open space under supervised conditions.
Location: Yodfat
Inception: 1970
Address: יודפת ד.נ. משגב, Yodfat, 2018000, Israel 2014200 Yodfat
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-14:00; Friday 09:00-13:00; Saturday 09:00-15:00; Sunday 10:00-14:00
Phone: +97249801265
Website: http://kofim.co.il
GPS coordinates: 32.83881,35.27460
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:59
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