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The word "safari" originates from the Swahili language spoken in Africa and means "journey". A visit to the Safari is a fascinating journey following the tracks of the African savannah animals, here in Ramat Gan. The animals in the Safari move freely in large herds, and like the tourists in Africa, you too will be the guests of nature and observe the characteristic behavior of each animal. The Safari has the largest collection of animals in the Middle East, with an estimated 1,200 animals from 126 different species. Inside the zoo you can find African and Asian elephants, giraffes as well as animals in serious danger of extinction, such as orangutans, gorillas, tigers and more. The Safari is dedicated to the issues of education and nature conservation, and it leads one of the largest projects in the world for the care and rehabilitation of wild animals. The Wildlife Hospital is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the Safari and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Every year, more than 6,000 wild animals that have been injured in nature come to the hospital, and after treatment and rehabilitation, most of them are returned to nature. The Safari is a member of the World and European Association of Zoos and participates in the breeding programs of the European Association for Endangered Animals. It also takes part in Israeli projects, such as the program to breed eagles and return them to nature. Lions are one of the largest and most fascinating species of wild animals, and they became the main attraction in zoos at the end of the 18th century. Over 2,300 African lions live in zoos around the world. The first group of lions in the Safari was divided into three prides: a pride of 12 lions, a price of 10 lions and a pride of five males. Over the years, the number of lions in each pride was reduced to give them a larger living space and to prevent fights between the individuals. Today the lion pride in the safari has four lionesses and two males. When visiting the lion enclosure in the Safari, you should remember that the lion, as a cat and a large predator, does not waste energy in vain. He spends most of the day sleeping. To make the lions in the Safari more active, the handlers prepare games and challenges for them that make them move their bodies and strengthen them. The Safari management recommends visiting the lion enclosure close to ten a.m. when it opens, as then there is a chance to see the lions active, sniffing and marking out their territory. All the Philatelic items which have been Issue September 2024
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