A zookeeper was moderately injured Sunday while tending to a crocodile at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem. The event unfolded during what should have been a routine animal care procedure at the renowned facility.

Emergency responders promptly treated the injured worker, a man in his forties, on-site before transporting him to the Hadassah Medical Center. Upon arrival at the hospital, he bore visible bite marks on his body but was fully conscious.

While this recent incident highlights the inherent risks of animal care, the Biblical Zoo has long played a vital role in both public education and global conservation efforts. Last year, the zoo celebrated a joyous occasion with the birth of a baby South African giraffe named Eli, marking a significant addition to its diverse animal family.

In 2022, the zoo partnered with the Athens Zoo to bring a two-year-old Sumatran tigress from Jakarta to Jerusalem. The initiative aimed to bolster conservation efforts for the endangered Sumatran tiger species, with plans to introduce a male tiger for breeding purposes.

Also in 2022, visitors to the Biblical Zoo were charmed by an endearing sight after a rare Jerusalem winter storm. The zoo's red pandas, Yin and Yang, delighted onlookers as they frolicked in the snow, showcasing the adaptability of the zoo's diverse inhabitants to unusual weather conditions.

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A two-year-old Sumatran tigress named Jakarta has recently been transferred from the Athens Zoo to the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as part of an international endangered species conservation program.

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Unfortunately, due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting and trade, the species is listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. The wild population is estimated at fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers.

Jakarta will soon be joined by a male tiger for the purposes of species conservation.

Nili Avni Magen, the chief veterinarian of the zoo, said, "The Sumatran tiger was brought to the park as part of a nature conservation program that allows the zoo to contribute to the preservation of rare species. The future of endangered species is not guaranteed and they could become extinct faster than one might think.

"The cooperation between the zoos, on a regional, continental and even global scale, is the basis for the success of population management programs," Magen said, stressing the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo's steadfast commitment to nature conservation.

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