Zoological center "Safari" occupies 100 hectares in Ramat Gan, near tel Aviv, is the largest zoo in the middle East. It contains 1600 animals from around the world, among them 68 species of mammals, 130 species of birds and 25 reptile species. The word "Safari" in the title indicates the type of the Park – the animals are not in cages, but on the outside, on large fenced areas. Through window glass, car tourists observing the behavior of wild animals in conditions similar to their natural habitat.

This exciting trip. The two-lane road winds through the open space, simulating the African Savannah. Visitors traveling in their own cars or take the tourist train. During the trip you can see rhinos, wildebeest, Oryx, pink flamingos... That all the machines were up and waiting for: the Hippo slowly crossing the road. Some animals ignore passing cars, and some of them come closer. In no case do not open the Windows – if only because the brazen ostriches beggars and Zebra and strive to stick her head in the car.

But before the string of cars appear double gates. Caution statements on numerous boards read: "Lions are dangerous! Don't leave the car! ". This part of the journey always excites visitors most: live lions, a pride, walk around! Although, most wise animals turn the machines back or just look from afar, lounging in the sun.

The most daring visitors arrive by night tours – all the same, only in the dark, among the rustling and growling. You can visit the Park early in the morning and a special tour provides the opportunity to feed the giraffes.

The idea of creation in Israel Safari Park originated in the early 1950s, the then mayor of Ramat Gan. In Africa, sent an expedition, which returned with the first animals (including the first local elephant). Aliens from Africa easily adapted to the Israeli climate. Safari Park was opened in 1974, and in 1980 moved here and the old zoo in tel Aviv-before that it was located on a small site in a residential area and did not meet modern requirements. Animals from the old zoo is located separately from "Savannah", in spacious enclosures, between which visitors can safely walk.

Now inhabited by elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, baboons, white rhinos, cockatoos, marabou, anteaters, penguins, lemurs. At the Zoological center of bred animals of endangered species (e.g., sand cats), and in 2005 opened a hospital of wildlife. It treated more than 2 million wild animals annually. Local vets then connect the broken shell of the European pond turtle, rescued the downed car a pregnant Gazelle replace platinum dentures broken bones of the wing of the Imperial eagle. Usually cured patients are released back into the wild, but some have to leave. They are well accustomed: so, a wounded wolf, which had to be amputated paw, became the dominant female in the pack of the zoo.