Nature and Parks Authority

Floodwaters erased the trail – now it returns: Ein Gedi prepares for Sukkot

More than a year after flood damage, the lower Nahal David trail to David Waterfall reopens for Sukkot following a NIS 7 million restoration project.

David Waterfall.
Brown sea turtle returns to the sea.

Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches

Ran (top) and Nidal (bottom), two young green sea turtles, during breakfast in the rehabilitation pool at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center.

Five sea turtles return to nature after rehabilitation, Israel Nature and Parks Authority announces

“Her will to live and overcome adversity is heartwarming.” Release of the three-legged ibex into the wild.

Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital


Israel's national parks gear up for weekend tours

The Tomb of the Prophet Samuel is just one of the Israeli wonders that will see crowds this weekend.

The Tomb of Samuel of the northern edge of Jerusalem

150,000 set out to travel Israel's natural tourist sites - Watch

A storytelling festival in Tel Arad, the world of insects and their importance to the natural system in the Yarkon Tel Afek.

Day of the Beetle. Photo by Tal Carmi The Nature and Parks Authority

Thousands of pelicans migrate over Hula Lake - watch

The Hula Valley is visited by more than half a billion birds during the migrating season.

Migrating birds over the Hula valley

Enjoy the beautiful weekend with fun activities at the national parks

With pleasant weather expected for the weekend, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has announced a packed list of activities for the weekend.

Beit Guvrin (Israel Nature and Parks Authority)

Israel foils smuggling of rare birds at Ben Gurion Airport

"The establishment of INPA's new intelligence unit has a significant contribution in our efforts to advance law enforcement and protecting wildlife," Shamir added.

Protected rare birds worth 70,000 euros were recovered in a smuggling attempt at Ben Gurion Airport

Nature and Parks Authority holds ‘Volunteer Week’ across Israel

Volunteering activities range from beach cleaning, park and reserve maintenance and tour trips to archeological sites.

Dor habonim beach