Zoo & animal attractions

Jerusalem Bird Observatory

מצפה הציפורים ירושלים ע"ש נילי ודוד

Givat Ram

A small bird ringing station and nature reserve run by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, tucked between the Knesset and Sacher Park. Entry is free and visitors can watch birds being ringed during migration seasons.

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Address: Rothschild St, Jerusalem רוטשילד, ירושלים
Phone: 02-6537374
Hours: The site and its observation hides are open at all hours; the Guttman visitor centre opens Sun–Thu 09:00–15:00 and whenever a ringing session is running
Website: natureisrael.org
Price: free
Last checked: 2026-09

Call ahead to confirm hours.

Plan your visit

Tickets

Adult Free Child Free

No entry fee and no booking needed. Walks, lectures and workshops run in English as well as Hebrew and are arranged separately.

Parking

Street parking on Rothschild St alongside the Knesset and government precinct; nothing on site.

How long to allow1–2 hours AgesPatient children from about 6 and adults; the ringing table is what holds younger children's attention. Indoor or outdoorOutdoor On Shabbat and chagimPartly open Best time to goSpring migration, March to May, and early morning when the birds and the ringers are both active. AccessibilityA compact site with short paths, a small pond and low wooden observation hides; easy walking but not a paved promenade.

Insider tips

Come early: ringing sessions run in the morning hours.
March–May is peak migration; autumn (July–November) is quieter but throws up surprises.
The wooden hides stay open around the clock, even when the visitor centre is shut.
Ask about English-language walks and workshops at touring@natureisrael.org.
It sits at the edge of Sacher Park, so it pairs easily with a picnic there.

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