Meet Hai Ramon
Hai Ramon is a living desert park where small animals that play an important role in the desert ecosystem can be seen in their natural habitat, animals that you wouldn’t ordinarily encounter on a hike.
There is also a botanical garden here with six different habitants typical of the Negev Highlands. Part of the garden serves as a refuge garden for endangered species.
Hai Ramon – live desert park
Here is a fascinating encounter with the small animals of the desert, the majority of which hide and are concealed from our eyes. About 40 species are represented on the site, among them: lizards, snakes, turtles, porcupines, hedgehogs, falcons, sand rats (gerbils) and more. The animals are in enclosures which simulate their natural environment. With the help of the animals we can learn about their unique habitat and the biological and behavioral adaptations that enable them to live in a desert environment. The purpose of the Hay Ramon is to raise awareness of the preservation of nature.Around the desert park there is a botanical garden of desert plants, representing six different habitats typical of the Negev with the vegetation characteristic of each one. A shelter for species of endangered plants is presently being established within the park.
Hai Ramon
Useful Information
Entrance to the visitors center is by reservation only. Museum entrance closes one hour before time cited below
Summer hours:
Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 17:00 - 08:00
Friday and holiday eves: 16:00 - 08:00
Winter hours:
Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 16:00 - 08:00
Friday and holiday eves: 15:00 - 08:00
Holiday eves: 13:00 - 08:00
Yom Kippur eve: 13:00 - 08:00
- Entry will be permitted only upon showing confirmation of reservation and only at the time shown.
- If evening activities are planned, opening hours will be adjusted accordingly. Please make an appropriate reservation in the reservation system
08-6588755
Email: bio-ramon@npa.org.il Facebook of Nature and Parks Authority Instagram of Nature and Parks AuthorityTurn left at HaElah Street in Mitspe Ramon, following the signs.
Arrive via the part of Highway 40 between Beer Sheva and Eilat, and follow the signs at the entrance to Mitspe Ramon.
Reserving a visit to Hai Ramon
Searching Availability…
Type | Fee |
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Adult | ₪ 22.00 |
Child | ₪ 9.00 |
Adult in group | ₪ 19.00 |
Child in group | ₪ 8.00 |
Student | ₪ 19.00 |
Israeli senior citizen | ₪ 11.00 |
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