פארק החי, Zoo in Bnei Brak, Israel
The zoo at the end of Ashel Avraham Street, below the Ramat Elhanan neighbourhood, is divided into four sections: reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. It holds species such as ibexes, owls, monkeys, lemurs, pheasants, porcupines, squirrels, peacocks and black swans, plus a small pool with waterfowl and children's play equipment.
The zoo was founded in 1990 and became an important facility for the growing population of Bnei Brak. Since then it has served as an enduring gathering place for school trips and family visits.
The zoo displays both domesticated and wild animals across four sections: reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. Among the species are ibexes, owls, monkeys, lemurs, pheasants, porcupines, squirrels, peacocks and a black swan. A small pool holds waterfowl, and playground equipment stands on the grounds. Entry is free.
The park is open to visitors on most days, with early morning or late afternoon being the best times to visit. Comfortable shoes are advisable, and shaded seating areas are available for warm weather.
In 2017 the municipality spent over 7 million shekels on a thorough renovation: paving, planting, irrigation, rockwork, new cages and glass-fronted aquariums for reptiles and fish, plus a zoological study yard and shelters. During the works, monkeys escaped and were recaptured.
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