Between April 6 and 14, when the Ramadan Feast and the half-year holiday come together, Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park will experience a double feast. Visitors to FYZoo will take an unforgettable journey in the heart of nature thanks to feeding activities and enjoyable workshops for the little ones.

FYZoo is preparing to welcome its visitors with a magnificent nature adventure and fun-filled activities between April 6-14, when the excitement of the Ramadan Feast and the half-year holiday coexist. With more than 160 animals and more than 300 plant species, FYZoo invites everyone to take an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature.

Chance to feed giraffe, goats and rabbits

Special events throughout the holiday will offer visitors the opportunity to discover nature up close and experience fun moments. Visitors will have the chance to meet and feed giraffes, the world’s tallest land creature, curious goats and a family of cute rabbits.

Participants in the “Let’s Get to Know You Closer” event organized by our education team will also witness the unique story of each creature and their contribution to the ecosystem.

You will support the protection of wildlife

A Nature & Design Workshop and Face Painting event will be organized for our little visitors. Accompanied by experienced instructors, children will use their imagination to combine the beauty of nature with art and step into the mysterious world of wildlife.

Visitors to Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park will not only have a fun day, but will also support the steps taken by FYZoo for the protection of natural life.

FYZoo, which is open every day of the week between 10.00-19.00, always takes an active role to contribute to the protection of natural life as a platform where a community that acts with love and awareness of nature comes together.

*Events may vary depending on weather conditions.

About Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park:

Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park was established in 1993 in Darıca as Turkey’s first private zoo. It is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) and also continues its activities as the Marmara Region “Wild Animal Protection and Rescue Center”. In Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park, which continues its activities with the mission of protecting wildlife, conservation and breeding programs are implemented under the coordination of EAZA.

Ex-situ conservation programs ensure the protection and reproduction of endangered species outside their natural habitats. For this purpose, a total of 42 endangered species, including 26 critically endangered species and 6 Anatolian species, have been taken under protection in Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park.

In-situ conservation programs are conservation efforts carried out in natural habitats to protect endangered species from various dangers they face in nature. In this context, Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park contributes to the protection of species diversity in nature by supporting 7 conservation projects for the endangered Baringo Giraffe, Indian rhinoceros, African penguin, Red panda, Horned birds and Brown bears.