Visit the bird's sanctuary

Blue cheeked bee eater

A guided visit in the Bird Sanctuary is a great way to experience and appreciate the incredible journey the birds undertake. We will show you birds that are caught for monitoring, tell you about their heroic journey and fantastic abilities, and then release them back into the wild. Each bird species is unique and has a different story to tell, and being able to see them so close up always promises to be an exciting and moving experience. After this encounter we depart to see the different habitats and the larger species in the sanctuary.

Opening hours and fees

Close up meting with birds at the bird's sanctuary The bird's sanctuary is open all day long and every day.

Entrance for visitors is free.

Groups must coordinate entrance with our office at ibrce.office@gmail.com or 050-7671290.

In our premises you will find washrooms, drinking water and a souvenir shop open 08:00 t0 16:00.

The research and ringing station is open for visits between 15/8 – 30/11 and 15/2 – 15/5, 06:00 to 10:00 daily. Please don't bother the researchers with questions as they have to do their work. Guiding can be booked.

We offer guided tours

  1. Guided tours in the bird sanctuary that includes a close up encounter with birds from the research station, and a bird-watching walk. The cost is 750 NIS per bus (up to 50 persons).
  2. Extended tours that also include a visit to the Flamingo pools, cost 950 NIS. 2.5 hours.
  3. Lectures about bird migration in Eilat, bird's conflicts with humans, urban birds etc…in the hotel. Price is 1200 NIS. To contact us please email ibrce.office@gmail.com or call 050-7671290.