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Zoos in Turkey

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Turkey is one of the most famous global tourist destinations , it is one of the favorite places for millions of tourists annually who flock to it throughout the year , and Turkey is characterized by its pleasant mild weather and stunning natural scenery , in addition to hotels , monuments , palaces and museums , which bring together the art of the East and the West , and Turkey has enchanted people's minds with the beauty of its distinctive cities and architecture and its cuisine rich in various dishes , sweets and food , and it is a tourist destination suitable for trips of individuals , couples and families .

Turkey , the country of beauty and art , this modern and developed country , with a history and ancient civilization , which is located in the middle of the world and is divided by its wide area on the two continents of Asia and Europe and combines the originality of the East with the modernity of the West .

The tourist searches for places that comfort him psychologically , such as picturesque natural places , or places that feed him with a love of knowledge like historical places , and this is not found in many countries of the world , but rarely find places that combine the fragrant past and the magnificence of the present , and between the purity of nature and civilization the place . This is what Turkey enjoys in the country of beauty , because of its geographical location between the continents of the ancient world , its openness to the Western world , and its close connection with the East .

One of the most beautiful places that families and their children care to visit in Turkey is the zoo , what are the most famous zoos in Turkey ?

 

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The project located on the European side of Istanbul , in Zeytinburnu district , on the shore of the Marmara Sea ,  just outside the walls of the ancient city .

The project located at the very intersection of all new transportation systems , road , sea and rail systems of Istanbul right beside the Historical Peninsula .

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 Kayseri Zoo 

Kayseri Zoo in Turkey is one of the largest public parks in the world , and the Zoo of the beautiful Turkish city of Kayseri is a group of Anatolian wonders . The area of this park is 180 thousand square meters , and it contains about 2000 different animals of 164 species , and it is receiving great attention and visitors come to it daily , as it is intended by tourists from different parts of the world .

 

 Forest farm and Ataturk Zoo 

Forest farm was created in 1925 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , founder of the Turkish Republic , as a private farm . After 1926 , the farm administration offered spiritual Christians from Russia living in the North Kars province famous for animal husbandry , and in 1937 Ataturk donated the farm to the Turkish state . On the farm there is a replica of the house , where Ataturk was born in 1881 in Slanik , the Ottoman Empire .

Visitors to the farm can taste farm products such as old beer , fresh dairy products , ice cream , meat rolls and charcoal kebabs in a traditional restaurant , and a number of restaurants are spread around the farm .

As for the Ankara Zoo , it covers an area of ​​32 hectares ( 79 acres ) . It was founded in 1933 and includes some large cats , different birds , monkeys , hooves , snakes , and an aquarium . The zoo is also born and sells Angora cats .

 

 Darica Zoo 

Opened in 1993 , the Darica Zoo , with an area of ​​165.000 square meters , is located in the Darica area of ​​Kocaeli . It was known to have been created in the past , for Faruk Yalcin birds . Developed to become what it looks like today , the park includes 286 animal species and about 3.600 animals . It also contains a botanical garden with 600 species of plants . The zoo , which is a member of the European Zoo Association , hosts many unique animals and plants .

Istanbul Faruk Yalcin Zoo or Faruq Yalcin Park is considered as one of the most important tourist places in Istanbul in the Asian section , as it attracts all family members alike , and it is ranked among the largest and best zoos in the world , and it is one of the most important parks in Istanbul .

The visitor enters the Istanbul Zoo and is enchanted by the beauty of nature and the multiplicity of animals around him , where he watches numbers of deer , giraffes , tigers and lions , as well as bears , foxes and monkeys , and then enjoys seeing different types of birds such as peacocks and falcons , in addition to birds that sing fresherly sounds .

It is worth noting that the park includes a group of large crocodiles and turtles in addition to a small lake in which children can ride boats and spend a fun time . There are also spaces and groups of children's games for entertainment and fun , so it is also one of the entertainment places in Istanbul .

 

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The project provides an ideal choice for housing and investment . The project was built in three phases : the units of the first residential phase have been completed and fully sold , the second phase includes shops and a shopping center , while the third and final phase is a mixture of residential and commercial apartments .

The project is located on the European side of Istanbul , specifically in Maslak , one of the largest real estate development areas in the city .

Maslak is one of the main central districts of Istanbul and it is one of the fast-growing areas of the city .

Maslak area is close to transportation links that will take you to all parts of the city in a few moments , and you can easily access the main areas and sights of the city .

Maslak is the ideal area for investment in Istanbul , where it promises high profits and high returns on investment in a few years .

The project is located only minutes away from Taksim and Levent , not more than 5 minutes from Bosphorus , and 25 minutes from  Istanbul's third airport , which gives it strategic and investment importance .

The project is located near the metro station and public transport .

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The project is located next to Maslak and Levent , which provides a pleasant life with transportation opportunities .

The project attracts attention through its location close to shopping centers , arts , health facilities , transportation and education centers .

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 Bakirkoy Water Park ( Istanbul Aquarium ) 

Istanbul Aquarium is located in Florya neighborhood of the municipality of Bakirkoy district in Istanbul , near the seaside , and also close to Ataturk International Airport .

Istanbul Aquarium is the largest aquatic zoo in the Middle East , and it has been classified as one of the largest aquariums in Europe in terms of size , area and number of marine organisms it contains , as it accommodates approximately seven thousand cubic liters of water over an estimated area of 22 thousand square meters , and this is within special ponds spread in huge sizes that accommodate large fish such as sharks , and some other small ponds containing other types of fish and microorganisms and rare .

It includes about 15 thousand marine creatures and 1500 species of fish and others such as reptiles and amphibians , including crocodiles , frogs and snakes .

These species of animals were classified according to their natural regions , to which they belong , such as the Red Sea , Antarctica , the Amazon , the Gulf of Panama , and the Pacific Ocean .

The marine life in Istanbul Aquarium is also classified according to its presence in the seas surrounding Turkey , which are the Black Sea , Mediterranean Sea and Marmara Sea .

Istanbul Aquarium also includes several entertainment areas , including restaurants , cafes and souvenirs shops and games .

 

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The project was built with the supervision of Turkish state construction companies , with government guarantee .

It is a residential , investment and commercial project built on a land area of ​​74.000 square meters , 80% of this area has been allocated to green areas , parks and public facilities within the project .

The project consists of 5 blocks with 512 residential units ranging from 1+1 , 2+1 , 3+1 , 5+1 , 4+2 and 6+2 duplexes , ranging in size from 66 to 430 square meters .

90% of the housing units and offices in the project are overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara .

The project is supported by a system of earthquake and seismic protection , where the foundations were excavated to a depth of 20 meters and the use of reinforced concrete and moisture-resistant sea .

At the bottom of the project are warehouses where a storage unit is allocated for each housing unit .

In this project , you do not have to worry about the transportation , as different transportation options are available .

In this project , you will be in the heart of Istanbul and away from the chaos .

What is more beautiful than dreaming , is to live your dream reality , Atakoy area today contains housing projects that was originally a dream .

Atakoy area has a central location , high investment value and luxury life style .

The project is located in one of the most central districts of Istanbul , in Atakoy district of Bakirkoy area .

The project is located near the main road and highways in Istanbul (E5) .

The distinctive location of the project , overlooking the Sea of Marmara , which offers homes with charming sea views .

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 Bursa Soganli Zoo 

It is known that the park located on Izmir Road in Bursa was opened in 1998 . The zoo , which includes 600 animals from 67 different species special in Turkey , contains bear , wolf , leopard , camel , species of monkeys , predatory birds and many kinds of animals . There is also a large park with 9 water pools and hiking paths , as well as animal species . In addition , the park also includes a small area for children to feed their animals .

This park is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in Turkey , for its unique design that makes it resemble the real forests for animals in order to adapt to the surrounding environment more easily , the park is characterized by the presence of many types of wild and amphibious animals , you can see lions , tigers , giraffes and bears in addition to the most types of rodents and snakes , there are also many species of birds of prey and tropical .

The zoo is located 10 minutes from the center of Bursa , in an area called Suanli , and it is adjacent to the Botanic Park and Sukai Park .

 

 Natural Living Garden Dogal Yasam İzmir 

This park , which is one of the largest natural living gardens in Europe , was created by Izmir municipality . It is known that the first elephant born in Turkey lives in this garden and it is also known as the animal that attracts great attention . The zoo , which opened in 2008 and has an area of ​​425.000 square meters , hosts 1.500 animals of 120 species .

The zoo is about 30 minutes from Izmir city center in the Chili region , and it is one of the tourist attractions in Izmir .

Every animal in the zoo in Izmir , Turkey has its own space in it , which is distributed in the form of pens throughout the park , where there are signs in both Turkish and English that contain a simple explanation of its type , in addition to the quality of its food that is eaten in its original environment , all this make the zoo one of the most important places of tourism in Izmir .

 

 Emaar Istanbul Aquarium 

Emaar Aquarium Mall in Istanbul offers visitors a new and unique aquarium experience .  Emaar Aquarium in Istanbul consists of a sea tunnel basin , a jellyfish gallery , a forest , rivers , waterfalls section , a penguin island , a crocodile kingdom , and 7 different sections of the aquarium and an underwater zoo .

Istanbul's Emaar Water Park is home to more than 200.000 marine and amphibious creatures with a water capacity of 1.2 million liters .

At Emaar Istanbul , you can see the rocky coast that contains sharks , shrimp and crustaceans .

You can also enjoy seeing the wonderful underwater life in a glass-like underwater tunnel with a viewing angle of 270 degrees .

And don't forget to pass by the jellyfish show dancing in the water with lights that dazzle the viewers .

Also , a different experience awaits in the forest department , where snakes , spiders , warfare , predatory fish , giant aquatic mice , and many marine and amphibious creatures are present .

You will also find smart otters , turtles , amazon fish and piranha .

Among the most prominent sections of Emaar Istanbul Aquarium are the Penguin Island and the Kingdom of the Crocodile , which includes one of the largest reptiles in the world .

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