The Jerusalem Bird Observatory is the first urban wildlife site in Israel. It is a magnet for hundreds of thousands of birds and tourists throughout the year.
The J.B.O., adjacent to the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament) was built in order to preserve a unique phenomenon, and it enables visitors to come within arm's length of one of the most fascinating sights in nature – tiny birds migrating every year between Africa and Europe.
The J.B.O. offers a variety of activities for tourists, families, and groups:
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Tree planting
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Bird ringing
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The art gallery inside the first "living building" in Israel
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Tour and walk through the bird-hide and the area of the J.B.O.
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The movie a "Field Dairy" by Amir Balaban, describing nature and the city
Opening hours:
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Groups according to reservation.
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The visitor's center, including the movie,
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Sunday-Thursday 09:00-15:00
For further details and to coordinate a visit:
052-3869488
02-6537374
jbo@inter.net.il