For kids
Horse farm at Sde Bar, below the Herodium, offering therapeutic riding, sport riding and horse treks. Set up to help at-risk youth and children with disabilities. Visits by appointment.
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Sde Bar Farm, eastern Gush Etzion
For kids · Across the Gush
An exotic-animal farm at Sde Bar, below the Herodium, with over 100 species (reptiles, mammals, birds), a petting corner and camel rides. It also runs a wildlife rehabilitation corner with the Nature and Parks Authority.
Sde Bar Farm, eastern Gush Etzion
For kids · Elazar
A small family animal park in Elazar, about 10 minutes from Jerusalem by car, with hundreds of animals you can go in and handle, from parrots and alpacas to reptiles, plus a riding ring.
Elazar
For kids · Neve Daniel
Chocolate workshops for families and groups (ages 4 and up) at a studio in Neve Daniel or in your home, for birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs and team days. Also sells pralines and at-home chocolate game kits. By appointment.
6 Harei Yehuda St, Neve Daniel