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Visiting Ramat Gan Safari
Just east of Tel Aviv, this large zoological centre combines a drive-through African savannah with zebras, giraffes and rhinos and a walking zoo with elephants, gorillas and big cats.
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Quick answer
Ramat Gan Safari is a zoo in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Ramat Gan
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature and outdoors
- Best months
- April–June
About Ramat Gan Safari
Just east of Tel Aviv, this large zoological centre combines a drive-through African savannah with zebras, giraffes and rhinos and a walking zoo with elephants, gorillas and big cats. It is one of the easiest full-morning outings with children from the city.
Tip: Go early in the day in summer, when the animals are more active and the heat is lower.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Ramat Gan.
Best time to visit Ramat Gan Safari
Ramat Gan Safari is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Ramat Gan Safari is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Jaffa and Carmel Market.
- No. 19 of the 19 sights in our Tel Aviv things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Tel Aviv with kids.
If you like Ramat Gan Safari
- Tel Aviv beaches and promenade — Beachfront and HaYarkon Street, Half a day
- Eretz Israel Museum — Ramat Aviv, 2 hours
- Yarkon Park — Old North, 2–3 hours
Staying near Ramat Gan Safari
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ramat Gan Safari?
Plan half a day.
+Is Ramat Gan Safari free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Ramat Gan Safari?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Go early in the day in summer, when the animals are more active and the heat is lower.
+Do I need to book Ramat Gan Safari in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Ramat Gan Safari good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is easy with children: lifeguarded beaches, the wide promenade for scooters, Yarkon Park's lakes and playgrounds, and plenty of child-friendly restaurants.