The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem
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To preserve rare animals and species threatened with extinction. Prominently featured in the collection are animals from the Land of Israel, with special emphasis on those species mentioned in the Bible. To develop and conduct educational activities and outreach programs that will cultivate and nurture the values of nature conservation and wildlife protection among the general public; to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and encourage a love of animals. To create a rich and diversified recreational atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, which subtly promote an appreciation of nature and of the environment. To conduct research that involves the preservation, breeding, and return to the wild of various species; to participate in national and international research activities and projects in these …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem has a partial profile.
- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 181 animal welfare charities in Israel GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Israel data
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#181 of 181 animal welfare charities in Israel on integrity score
32/100 puts it in the top 100% of the cohort. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar animal welfare charities in Israel.
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The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. It is registered with the Registrar of Amutot (nonprofits). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
To preserve rare animals and species threatened with extinction. Prominently featured in the collection are animals from the Land of Israel, with special emphasis on those species mentioned in the Bible. To develop and conduct educational activities and outreach programs that will cultivate and nurture the values of nature conservation and wildlife protection among the general public; to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and encourage a love of animals. To create a rich and diversified recreational atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, which subtly promote an appreciation of nature and of the environment. To conduct research that involves the preservation, breeding, and return to the wild of various species; to participate... The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Israel.
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem is located in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel.
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Quick facts about The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem
- What is The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem?
- The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem is an animal welfare amuta (nonprofit association) based in Jerusalem, Israel. To preserve rare animals and species threatened with extinction. Prominently featured in the collection are animals from the Land of Israel, with special emphasis on those species mentioned in the Bible. To develop and conduct educational activities and outreach programs that will cultivate and nurture the values of nature conservation and wildlife protection among the general public; to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and encourage a love of animals. To create a rich and diversified recreational atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, which subtly promote an appreciation of nature and of the environment. To conduct research that involves the preservation, breeding, and return to the wild of various species; to participate in national and international research activities and projects in these fields; and to conduct both theoretical and practical research work in the fields of zoology, biology, and environmental science. To encourage community participation, and conduct the types of educational and cultural activities that are geared towards Jerusalem's unique and diverse population, and are accessible to all communities. To develop distinct programs and create opportunities for groups with special needs, so that they can be involved in animal care, grounds-keeping, and other useful activities throughout the zoo grounds. To make the zoo a unique and attractive tourist site, whose uniqueness derives partly from its collection of Biblical animals.
- Where is The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem located?
- Headquartered in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel.
- Is The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem trustworthy?
- The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem's website?
- http://www.jerusalemzoo.org/
- Are donations to The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Israel under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.