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Bio Ramon

A museum showcasing the wildlife of the desert and the crater. The rich collection of desert plants and animals displayed is divided into two parts: an indoor interpretation center and an outdoor area reconstructing the Negev desert landscape, with desert loess, hamada, sand, cliffs, riverbeds and even a small spring.

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Getting there: Facing the Visitor Center
Hours: 08:00-16:00, during DST 08:00-17:00 on all weekdays, closes 1 hour earlier on Fridays
Price: Entry included in the Visitor Center ticket
Website: parks.org.il (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Mitzpe Ramon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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