Hula Lake Park

Hula Lake, in the center of the Hula Valley in the Galilee panhandle region, was restored by KKL-JNF in the 1990's, after the area was drained in the 1950's to eradicate malaria and to create land for agriculture. KKL-JNF, with the help of its Friends worldwide, has developed Hula Lake Park into an internationally acclaimed bird watching park, where no less than 500 million migratory birds pass through the area, twice a year.

Gallery: Wildlife at Hula Lake Park

Photos of the abundant wildlife at Hula Lake Park, by photographers Avi Hirschfield and Ronen Golan.

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Hoopoe, Israel's National Bird, at Hula Lake Park
Migrating Cranes at Hula Lake, Israel
Cranes at Hula Lake, Israel
Wild Boar at Hula Lake, Israel
Birdwatching Hide at Hula Lake, Israel
Cranes at Hula Lake, Israel
Hula Lake on a Winter Day
Cranes at Hula Lake, Israel
Birdwatching Hide at Hula Lake Park, Israel
Ducks at Hula Lake Park, Israel
Coypu (river rat) at Hula Lake, Israel
Coypu (river rat) at Hula Lake Park
Water Buffalo at Hula Lake Park, Israel
Rainbow over Hula Lake, Israel
Family Cycling at Hula Lake Park, Israel
Riding Golf Buggies at Hula Lake Park, Israel
Lesser Kestrel Flies Towards KKL-JNF Nesting Box, Hula Lake Park, Israel
Pelicans at Hula Lake, Israel

  • About Hula Lake Park

    In the 1950s, the Hula swamps were drained in order to combat malaria and to create much-needed agricultural land. More recently, KKL-JNF has worked to recreate the rich ecosystem that once flourished here, creating a world-class wild-life park.

  • Afforestation

    Afforestation is an important component of the Hula Lake restoration project, So far, some 30,000 trees have been planted along both sides of the eastern channel, and an additional 50,000 orchard, ornamental and shade trees will be planted soon.

  • Accessible Trails and Bicycle Paths

    KL-JNF has a policy of creating and upgrading existing projects, to make them accessible to people with disabilities. The Hula Restoration Project development program includes specific guidelines for making the valley accessible to all.

  • Reintroducing Water Buffalo

    Before the Hula area was drained, the most notable mammal inhabitant was undoubtedly the herbivorous water buffalo, known by its Arabic name jamus. KKL-JNF is now reintroducing a breeding stock of buffalo into the area.

  • Hula Park for Birds

    The diversity of species passing through the area is among the greatest in the world – some 390 different species in an area of less than 20 square miles. KKL-JNF is committed to protecting these birds, including species in danger of extinction.

  • Restoring the Historical River Jordan

    As part of the restoration of the Hula Valley area, the historical course of the Jordan river has been restored. The reintroduction of a river course as a central element of the valley is an important anchor of the area's restoration project.