A dream visit to the Valley of the Deer in Jerusalem: a story of nature, in the heart of the city

Imagine a herd of deer, in an open valley, in the heart of Jerusalem - this is not a dream.

 Yael Zilberstein-Barzida, from the Society for the Protection of Nature, I recommend a trip to the Deer Valley, an exciting urban nature park that preserves the magic of nature, within the city - open to everyone and free of charge, managed by the Society for the Protection of Nature, for the Jerusalem Municipality.

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What awaits you in the valley?

The Deer Valley is home to deer that live freely in nature, among bushes and typical Jerusalem vegetation. The place was established by the Jerusalem Municipality, following the struggle waged by residents to preserve the space and against a planned development plan.

At the site, which is a natural and protected space, where a herd of deer lives, you can also encounter a variety of birds, insects, amphibians, fish and shellfish, which live in the space that was created, "out of thin air.".

There you will find:

• Shaded seating areas for picnics and relaxation
• Observation mysteries, which allow you to watch birds without disturbing them
• A water system that treats rainwater and supports the park's ecosystem
• Comfortable trails, some of which are accessible for hiking for the whole family

Important details:

• Opening hours: 06:30–18:30 and on Friday – closing half an hour before Shabbat begins.
• No entry 30 minutes before closing
• Please take your trash with you – there are no bins in the park.
• Do not light a fire or insert balloons.
• Dogs are not allowed – this is a space reserved for local animals.

How to get there?

By train – to the Yitzhak Navon train station, at the entrance to the city, and from there take line 6. You can also use lines 9, 17, 19, 42, 77A, 490.