The zoo has since been closed to visitors while Israeli police assist in the investigation. "At no point was there any physical danger to the visitors," the zoo stated, as guests were safely behind a protective glass barrier. Nuri was transported to Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem where he passed away despite significant resuscitation efforts. The hospital expressed condolences to his family during this tragic time.
Nuri was known for sharing insights about his work on social media, where he engaged with the public about the animals at the zoo. His loss has been deeply felt among staff and the broader community, with the zoo describing their pain as "immense."
This incident follows a prior alarming event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile was shot after it severely injured a staff member. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, spanning 62 acres, is dedicated to exhibiting animals relevant to Biblical texts and critically endangered species from around the world.
As the investigations continue, the zoo community, staff, and visitors remember Uriel Nuri and his significant contributions to wildlife care and education.
Nuri was known for sharing insights about his work on social media, where he engaged with the public about the animals at the zoo. His loss has been deeply felt among staff and the broader community, with the zoo describing their pain as "immense."
This incident follows a prior alarming event at the zoo last year, when a crocodile was shot after it severely injured a staff member. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, spanning 62 acres, is dedicated to exhibiting animals relevant to Biblical texts and critically endangered species from around the world.
As the investigations continue, the zoo community, staff, and visitors remember Uriel Nuri and his significant contributions to wildlife care and education.
