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Bursa Zoo

260 Nilüfer Caddesi, Soğanlı, Bursa

Description

The Bursa Zoo includes a range of fish, reptile, birds and mammals. It is located in the city of Bursa, the fourth most populous in the country and the 2nd largest in the Marmara region after Istanbul. The most popular species include rhinos, tapir, tigers, lions, red pandas, anacondas, turtles, penguins, parrots and eagles.

Access & Transport

The zoo is located 2km north from the city center, near the Botanical Park, across the Nilufer river. There are buses services stopping nearby. The city has a large domestic airport and is a 2h30 / 150km drive from Istanbul.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the Grand Mosque and Green Tomb in Bursa

Meta review

The zoo is mostly visited by domestic tourists and their opinion is generally very positive; they find it large, with a wide range of animals, and mention that it is best to go in the morning to avoid the heat of the day that makes the animals seek shelter and sleep. Foreign visitors' reviews are in the moderate range and tend to find the area small in comparison with major venues in Europe or North America. All agree that the entrance price is quite a bargain.

Environmental & Social

No information available regarding conservation and educational efforts (except for a generic 2 lines on the website) - so we have to assume the animals are held just for show; a clear negative.

Conclusion

The Bursa Zoo is one of the best in Turkey and makes for a good alternative away from cultural attractions, provided you are comfortable with the concept of animals being held in captivity.

Key positive

Family friendly option

Wide range of regional species

Cheap entrance fee

Key negative

Some enclosure upgrading is required

The concept of zoos is debatable

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Ticket offices stops selling 1h before closing time

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:30

Tuesday09:30 - 18:30

Wednesday09:30 - 18:30

Thursday09:30 - 18:30

Friday09:30 - 18:30

Saturday09:30 - 18:30

Sunday09:30 - 18:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
TRY 24
Adult
18 - 64
TRY 24
Child
3 - 17
TRY 11
Infant
0 - 2
TRY 0
Age threshold is unclear on the website

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