El Hayaen Ostrich Farm near Ofakim in Western Negev is a lovely attraction for families with young kids. Map El Hayaen Ostrich Farm is located not far from Ofakim and near HaBsor National Park (Eshkol Park). Opening Hours Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 Entrance Fee 25 NIS per person.Children under the age of 3 enter for…
Viker Lookout (Mishmar Hasharon Reservoir) in Emek Hefer is one of the best places in Israel to see pelican migration. Note: check out Zoos and Aquariums in Israel for additional animal and wildlife information. Map Viker Lookout is situated in Emek Hefer, between Beit HaLevi and Olesh. It is also not far from Agamon Hefer. Some…
Around 500 million birds fly above Israel twice a year, and the flamingo is one of the species. And they love staying in Eilat and Atlit. Years ago, I watched a lecture by a National Geographic photographer where he told about his simple formula to find wildlife: you must know where they eat and live….
Agamon Poleg (at Udim Quarry) is a small lake near Netanya. It offers an accessible loop trail around the lake with several lookouts. Map Agamon Poleg is situated near Udim. Thus it is also sometimes called Udim Lake. And the easiest way to get there is by entering its name into Waze. And here is…
The rock hyrax is a medium-sized (4–5 kg) mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. Rock Hyraxes eat a wide variety of plants. And in Israel, you can mostly find them in the mountains. Note: I shot the featured image at Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Basic Info The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis), also called…
Nutria (Coypu) is a large (40 – 60 cm body and 30 – 45 cm tail) herbivorous rodent. Nutria originates in South America, but today you can find it in many places. The Origins of Nutria in Israel When I joined my first Safari Wagon tour in Agamon Hula almost two decades ago, the guide…