Uriel Nuri
Uriel Nuri was an employee at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem who tragically lost his life after being attacked by a Persian leopard. The incident occurred while he was preparing enrichment activities for the animals as part of a behind-the-scenes tour for visitors. He was rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
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Uriel Nuri was a zookeeper at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem who tragically lost his life due to a tiger attack.
"אוריאל בטח מסתכל מלמעלה מרוצה, כי הנמר אלאדין התנהג כמו שהוא עודד אותו"
Israel· 2025-08-10
Uriel Nuri, an animal caretaker, was killed by a Persian tiger he was caring for.
"במצבים של לחץ, נמר יכול לתקוף גם מטפל מוכר ואהוב": סכנת הנמרים בגני החיותIsrael· 2025-08-08
Uriel Nuri was one of the main caretakers at the biblical zoo and was dedicated to animal welfare.
הרג המטפל בגן החיות התנ"כי: "הנמר לא אשםIsrael· 2025-08-03
Uriel Nuri was head of the carnivores team at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and died after being attacked by a leopard.
Jerusalem zoo worker killed by leopard
United Kingdom· 2025-08-01Uriel Nuri was the main animal caretaker at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem.
"הוא הבין כל דבר שקשור בחיות"Israel· 2025-08-01
Uriel Nuri, a worker at the Biblical Zoo, was killed in an attack by a Persian leopard.
אוריאל נורי, עובד בגן החיות התנ"כי, נהרג מתקיפת נמרIsrael· 2025-08-01
