Faruk Yalcin Zoo and Botanical Park
Faruk Yalcin Zoo and Botanical Park is one of the most expansive zoos in the country, located a little away from the capital city of Istanbul. The zoo houses around 3600 animals of 290 species and 8000 plants of more than 600 species with utmost care. You can see lions living comfortably in their enclosures. The botanical garden within the zoo periphery adds more serenity to the place.
The zoo cum botanical garden attracts nature lovers and peace seekers. You will know about the animals in detail from the information boards.
Timing: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Piri Reis Mahallesi, Tuzla Cd. No. 297, 41700 Turkey
Van Cat House
Turkua Zoo carries the record to be the first aquarium in Turkey and the biggest one in the European continent. The place is one of the best destinations for marine life enthusiasts. A beautiful transparent glass-made tunnel enables the tourists to roam around the zoo and watch the sea animals swimming around you outside the tunnel. The experience is such an overwhelming one. The kids can participate in the drawing activities on the ground.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: Kocatepe Mahallesi, Pasa Cd 5/5, 34045 Istanbul
Turkua Zoo
As we have already mentioned before, Van Cat House carries a unique attraction to tourists. The place is entirely devoted to different species of kitties and is a must-visit for cat lovers. The visitors can watch the cats from a close view. The activity does not end at watching, and if you wish, you can feed the cats and play with them for a while. Van Cat House is famous for making tourists livelier after the days' journey.
Timing: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Bardakci Mahallesi, 65000 Tusba/Van
Istanbul Aquarium
If marine life interests you, you will surely like the Istanbul Aquarium. The information boards provide enough details about the variety of fishes and aquatic animals seen in the place. There is a restaurant to entertain the visitors while enjoying the beauty of marine life. You can buy small memoirs from the souvenir shop located on the ground.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: Senlikkoy Mahallesi, Florya Caddesi, Turkey
Izmir Wildlife Park
Izmir Wildlife Park fulfils all the wishes of the tourists who wish to look for different species of animals and birds. The park covers an area of nearly 425.000 square meters of ground. The wildlife sanctuary houses around 1300 animals. Few examples include alpaca, horses, black swans, and different species of snakes. The wildlife park has large areas for the animals, compared to the other zoos.
The park also shelters myriads of birds in a massive tent. Different educational events on nature and wildlife are organized in the park
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Sasali Merkez Mahallesi, 2d Sasali Villalar, 35620, Turkey
Antalya Aquarium
Antalya Aquarium offers tourists the first-hand experience of watching aquatic animals. Marine life has always been an enigma to humans. The tourists can spend hours while enjoying the beauty of the marine creatures. Here, the tourists get the thrilling experience of feeding sharks.
Timing: 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Address: Arapsuyu Mahallesi, Dumlupinar Bulvari, Antalya, Turkey
Bursa Zoo
Bursa Zoo is a specious ground for different kinds of animals with their own enclosures. The zoo was set up in 1998. Unlike other zoos in Turkey, Bursa Zoo offers the tourists enthralling bike rides to have a panoramic view of the sanctuary. The zoo has some local food canteens in the ground for the refreshments of the tourists.
Timing: 9:30 AM- 6:30 PM
Address: Soğanlı Mah, Mahallesi, Osmangazi, Turkey
Emaar Aquarium
Emaar Aquarium is known to be one of the most popular marine sanctuaries in Turkey, located in the capital city of Istanbul. The aquarium keeps different species of phytoplankton from zooplankton. Shark is one great attraction of the aquarium. The tourists need to buy their tickets online in advance. The aquarium is one of the best-suited places to educate as well as to entertain the kids.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: Ünalan Mahallesi, Libadiye Caddesi No. 82 Kat 2, Emaar Square Mall, Turkey
Gaziantep Zoo
Gaziantep Zoo is another best attraction of Turkey, spreading over a land of nearly 1.000.000 square meters. The zoo is well-known for different kinds of animals and birds. The large zoo houses around 7000 animals of 300 species. There is a beautiful safari park located within the zoo ground. Families with kids come here to enjoy visiting the zoo as well as the safari park. Till date, Gaziantep Zoo is the biggest zoo in the entire Middle East region.
Timing: 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Address: Yamaçtepe Mahallesi, Burç Ormanı İçi, 27410, Turkey
Aqua Vega Aquarium
The name Aqua Vega Aquarium is an implicit one on its own. The aquarium houses animals and marine life. The tourists may witness some endangered and rare fish and reptile species. You have to purchase the tickets online beforehand only. Tourists can indulge some time in shopping at the outlets within the ground. You may enjoy some mouth-watering snacks or a wholesome meal from the cafes and restaurants located within.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: Akşemsettin Mahallesi, Doğukent Bulvarı Nata Vega Outlet, Turkey
Dolusu Park
The park houses some species of animals. The place is the best one to witness and see dolphins from a close view. The park conducts some fantastic dolphin and seal shows. Besides the show and animal sights, the tourists can enjoy a memorable time at the waterslides. The place, replete with lush greenery, offers a picturesque view to click some best shots.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Kiriş Mahallesi, Sahil Cd. No: 15, 07980. Antalya, Turkey
Akvaryum Dunyasi
The tourist destination consists of a zoo and aquarium together. The tourists get both indoor and outdoor opportunities to visit the animals. The entry fee is minimal comparing to the experience. Kids enjoy seeing different species of fish and animals at the same time. You can see the sharks swimming their own way over your head. The underwater experience attracts natural enthusiasts and daredevils a lot.
Timing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Not mentioned
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