Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration
After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.
Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin
'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks
Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade
Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank
The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of the area, was taken for questioning and admitted to several offenses involving harming and illegally possessing protected natural assets.
One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season
Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.
Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village
Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.
Project to make Tel Hebron’s Second Temple mikveh accessible to visitors nearly complete, INPA says
Burda added that visitors to the site will be able to learn about the bath’s significance, its place within daily life, and “momentarily experience the religious and social reality of that era.”
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans.
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan
In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.
Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens
The suspects excavation equipment has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.
Shell shocked: Israel Police rescue turtle struck by Iranian missile fragment
“I approached to deal with a weapons item that had fallen at the scene, and suddenly I saw the turtle with its shell damaged and bleeding,” Senior Sergeant A., the officer who found the turtle, said
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.
