Haifa Educational Zoo
Haifa Educational Zoo
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Efrat R
10 contributions
May 2022
Walked to the zoo because of the proximity to our hotel. Were able to get a discounted ticket through an app. Since the zoo is located on a hill top, walking around the zoo is exhausting. And my husband and I are both in shape. Wearing sneakers is a must. The signage in the zoo is confusing. Certain animals weren't there and there was no indication why (lions, Syrianbears). There is a nice little cafe inside the zoo where you can buy a cold drink or ice cream and sit with a view of the bay.
Would not recommend taking kids that need a stroller since it would be exhausting to push it up and down the hills.
Would not recommend taking kids that need a stroller since it would be exhausting to push it up and down the hills.
Written June 18, 2022
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The vicar
Saint Louis, MO49 contributions
Nov 2019
This zoo is a nice change of pace to visit. Besides all the animals there is nice very nice park and friendly people. While I was wandering around the grounds, a friendly couple invited me to join their picnic.
Written March 12, 2020
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Moran G
Qiryat Ata, Israel13 contributions
May 2015 • Family
My wife and I took my little baby girl (1.5yrs) to the zoo.
The gardens maintain well and there are a lot of animals to see.
When we arrived we got a map which is very helpful to get around.
As well as a guid for the animals in the zoo.
Path is accessible for strollers and there are rest areas with shade.
Overall, I really recommend to visit there for 2-3hrs.
The gardens maintain well and there are a lot of animals to see.
When we arrived we got a map which is very helpful to get around.
As well as a guid for the animals in the zoo.
Path is accessible for strollers and there are rest areas with shade.
Overall, I really recommend to visit there for 2-3hrs.
Written March 8, 2016
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Katerina G
1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
We visited the Zoo in May 2022 and we are totally disappointed and sad about the whole situation there. First and foremost the animals live in small and dirty places , they seem neglected and unhappy and are dirty, as well. Moreover there are mo stuff members and the whole Zoo was disorganized. Last, the paths of the Zoo were dirty and the general conditions were disappointing. All in all we DO NOT recommend the visit there. We feel totally sorry for these animals and angry with the situation of the Zoo. They are not professionals
Written May 11, 2022
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Rachael A
York127 contributions
Jul 2016
I love going to a zoo and seeing animals, I don't have issues seeing animals in cages as I do not know much about the animals and zoos obviously do. This zoo have got it so wrong!
This zoo is on a mountain side and is very steep to go down and back up again. To cut the climb up we went in the bottom of the building that houses the reptiles, up a flight of stairs to the museum floor and up another to what looked like an exhibit that was being renovated. At the top of the stairs we could turn right to leave the building to the outdoor cafe, or left to the exhibit room. There was no door on the room and no sign saying what was in the room.
In the room at the far end were lots of animal cages, when I got closer I burst into tears. The cages had hamsters, guineapigs and rabbits, all animals that I have kept as pets and know a lot about their needs. The hamsters were in hamster cars, the guineapigs were in hamster cages and the rabbits were also in hamster cages! Rabbits need space to be able to hop three times in a line, there was no chance of this in the cages they were in!
None of the cages had water, none had food. One slightly larger cage had two rabbits begging for attention from us, I used what water I had left to fill up as many bottles as I could, then animals all moved as fast as they could to the water bottles to drink. One cage had a rabbit that was very agitated, there was a second rabbit in the cage which was dead. Many cages had dead animals.
This sight and what I saw has given me nightmares ever since. At first I thought the animals were from the petting zoo as we had just missed the time slot for petting the animals, but surely if they were someone would have seen there was no water and someone would also have noticed the dead rabbits hamsters and guineapigs too!
We hardly saw any keepers all day, after seeing what we saw we left. I emailed the zoo to ask what I saw and why they animals were left like that in a room so accessible to all. It has been 3 weeks with no reply so I have decided the world of trip advisor needs to see how this zoo treat animals.
Please see the photos I took as evidence, I apologise if they upset anyone!
This zoo is on a mountain side and is very steep to go down and back up again. To cut the climb up we went in the bottom of the building that houses the reptiles, up a flight of stairs to the museum floor and up another to what looked like an exhibit that was being renovated. At the top of the stairs we could turn right to leave the building to the outdoor cafe, or left to the exhibit room. There was no door on the room and no sign saying what was in the room.
In the room at the far end were lots of animal cages, when I got closer I burst into tears. The cages had hamsters, guineapigs and rabbits, all animals that I have kept as pets and know a lot about their needs. The hamsters were in hamster cars, the guineapigs were in hamster cages and the rabbits were also in hamster cages! Rabbits need space to be able to hop three times in a line, there was no chance of this in the cages they were in!
None of the cages had water, none had food. One slightly larger cage had two rabbits begging for attention from us, I used what water I had left to fill up as many bottles as I could, then animals all moved as fast as they could to the water bottles to drink. One cage had a rabbit that was very agitated, there was a second rabbit in the cage which was dead. Many cages had dead animals.
This sight and what I saw has given me nightmares ever since. At first I thought the animals were from the petting zoo as we had just missed the time slot for petting the animals, but surely if they were someone would have seen there was no water and someone would also have noticed the dead rabbits hamsters and guineapigs too!
We hardly saw any keepers all day, after seeing what we saw we left. I emailed the zoo to ask what I saw and why they animals were left like that in a room so accessible to all. It has been 3 weeks with no reply so I have decided the world of trip advisor needs to see how this zoo treat animals.
Please see the photos I took as evidence, I apologise if they upset anyone!
Written August 11, 2016
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Sidsel
Hilleroed Municipality, Denmark14 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
I am very sad to see all the animals in such small cages and some even without a partner! It is very clear that this zoo has no passion for animals but only passion for money. Instead you should make it an animal park where the visitors are caged instead. Like “knuthenborg safaripark” in Denmark.
Written October 8, 2017
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Chris S
Hove, UK74 contributions
Apr 2017
This zoo is certainly not educational, the animals are in concrete enclosures far far too small for them to have any meaningful existence, there is nothing to keep them entertained and it shows. The bear enclosure has got to be the most pitiful area I have seen with the poor creatures within clearly suffering.
This criticism can be replicated for the monkey and ape enclosures as well as the camel area.
The owls are kept in areas smaller than a double wardrobe with no room to stretch their wings let alone fly, the emu enclosure no wider than the emu itself.
I do not enjoy seeing animals held in the same conditions as battery hens!
The zoo is run down, the standing water pools and ponds are stagnant and no one seems to care about the rubbish thrown into them, cans, bags, even old paint brushes.
I don't oppose zoos that are educational and work to study endangered species, with a hope to protect the species; zoos that have sufficient space for the animals to have some meaningful existence, but this zoo is too small and the animals are clearly suffering.
This criticism can be replicated for the monkey and ape enclosures as well as the camel area.
The owls are kept in areas smaller than a double wardrobe with no room to stretch their wings let alone fly, the emu enclosure no wider than the emu itself.
I do not enjoy seeing animals held in the same conditions as battery hens!
The zoo is run down, the standing water pools and ponds are stagnant and no one seems to care about the rubbish thrown into them, cans, bags, even old paint brushes.
I don't oppose zoos that are educational and work to study endangered species, with a hope to protect the species; zoos that have sufficient space for the animals to have some meaningful existence, but this zoo is too small and the animals are clearly suffering.
Written April 17, 2017
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bg5621
Plainview, NY42 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
limited amout of exihibits and animals. Poorly maintained. The Place was full of ongoing construction projects and it was a total waste of time. Concessions also limited and the price high. Was not worth it.
Written July 21, 2014
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Irene R
Jerusalem, Israel26 contributions
Dec 2012 • Friends
If you love animals do not go to this zoo. Condition of animals is poor, cages are dirtly and cramped. Very upsetting. We did send a letter to the city and to the zoo expressing concern for the zoo. Recently read that several monkeys died there (can't remember the circumstances, might have been a fire?) and I am not surprised. Made us not want to ever go back to Haifa..
Written May 7, 2013
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Debbi s
New Jersey14 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
dirty & smelly, animal enclosures are small & sad........left feeling very sorry for any animals there......also, very steep walkways in parts - not an easy walk......
Written September 8, 2012
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קראתי בחוות דעת שישנה עליה..עד כמה היא קשה?
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OrenZurShavit
Regba, Israel79 contributions
אם את בכושר אז זה סביר. אם פחות אז תמיד אפשר להעזר בשירות הסעה פנימי (יש איזה טרקטורון שירות שמסתובב שם)
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