Israel - Desert Wildlife Program

Publish date: 2024-05-05

Join this unique wildlife conservation program in the spectacular desert landscape of the Arava, Israel and help to re-populate the nature reserve with the species of animals mentioned in the Bible!

Located in the Arava valley, the mission of Wildlife Reserve is to establish reproduction groups for populations of wild animals that are mentioned in the Bible; but have disappeared from the landscape, as well as for other endangered desert animals. The reserve is dotted with Acacia trees and includes a variety of desert habitats: an Acacia forest, a salt marsh, and sand dunes. The reserve has three parts: a three-acre penned-in open area, where herds of herbivorous animals live in conditions similar to those in the wild; the Predators Centre, where reptiles, small desert animals, and large predators are on display; and the Desert Night Life Exhibition Hall, where night and day are reversed so that visitors to the reserve can observe nocturnal animals during their active hours. GoEco volunteers will join the Wildlife Reserve staff with its on-going conservation and animal care work.

Program Highlights

Experience the way of life in the desert!

Work with a variety of unique desert wildlife species

Gain experience working with wildlife

Begin your volunteer adventure with a fun city tour

Make memories discovering the rest of Israel with fellow volunteers

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