Israel Nature and Parks Authority

A new wildlife bridge to be built over Highway 6

The National Planning and Building Council approved a Nature and Parks Authority plan for a green bridge over Highway 6 near Ma'ahaz Interchange to connect endangered mountain gazelle populations.

Wildlife overpass above Highway 6.
 Dusky shark found dead on the beach in Hadera

Sharks return to Hadera coast as Israel Nature and Parks Authority warns swimmers to stay away

Israeli conservationists work to preserve the Beit Alfa mosaic in northern Israel, November 6, 2026.

Preserving an ancient mosaic: Israeli specialists gather to conserve 1,500-year-old synagogue floor

From right to left: Dr. Steve Kutno, Director of Muss High School Israel in Hod Hasharon, Shiloh Attoun, and Adam William Asper from the Israel Antiquities Authority.

American teenager finds 3,300-year-old scarab amulet during school trip to ancient Canaanite city


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.

"We welcome the renewal of the service center." The renovated entrance to Tel Dan

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin

The police stated that, overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, Border Police officers, accompanied by supervisors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, infiltrated the area.

A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

The Summer at the Movies program pairs film screenings with family activities at the best times to experience national parks.

Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade

Ben Tzur and Uri are two of six lion cubs rescued in 2025 after being illegally smuggled into Israel and later found in the Palestinian Authority.

Lion cubs Ben Tzur and Uri.

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.

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.

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.

Ein Mabua.

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.

Twelve-year-old Alon Horwitz who discovered an ancient gemstone at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, June 1, 2026.

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.”

Aerial photo of Tel Hebron's Second Temple period mikvah, April 30, 2026.

'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. 

Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.

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. 

Swamp Orchid.