Gaziantep Zoo
Gaziantep Hayvanat Bahçesi
One of Turkey's largest zoos, with a vast grounds, large cats, a penguin house, and an aquarium.
Gaziantep Zoo lies beside Burç Forest Park in the southwest of the city. Covering more than 100 hectares, it houses hundreds of species and tens of thousands of animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, and penguins. It also has an aquarium, a butterfly garden, and a reptile house, making it one of the largest zoos in Turkey. The grounds are extensive, and visitors can ride the miniature park train to get around. Families should plan for half a day. Admission is inexpensive, and it is about 20 minutes by bus or taxi from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–19:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Bayazhan Gaziantep City Museum
- Kurtuluş Mosque
- Hasan Süzer Ethnography Museum
- Baklava Shops (Güllüoğlu & Koçak)
- Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum
- Gaziantep Castle & Panorama Museum
- Hamam Museum (Naib Hamamı)
- Alaüddevle Mosque