Once there was the largest zoo with monkeys. However, animal welfare laws banned the keeping of monkeys in captivity for the public's amusement, and instead of a zoo, they opened a primate rehabilitation center here. Today, only those monkeys who need help or rehabilitation live in the center.
The Ben Shemen Forest eastern border begins near Kfar Daniel with its famous Jewelry Factory, expands through the Monkey Rehabilitation Center till the Tel Hadid and the breathtaking views of the coastal plain and Gush Dan. Two hours of beauty under your nose!