About
🐾 Izmir Wildlife Park – Where Nature Comes Alive
Looking to escape the city and reconnect with nature? Then Izmir Wildlife Park is the perfect destination.
Set within lush greenery, echoing with birdsong, and home to animals from every continent, this is more than just a zoo — it’s a living ecosystem where wildlife roams in natural-style habitats.
📍 Location & How to Get There
Izmir Wildlife Park is located in Sasalı, Çiğli District, in the northern part of Izmir.
🚗 Easy access by private vehicle with on-site parking
🚆 Take the İZBAN commuter train to Çiğli station, then transfer by local bus or taxi
📍 Address: Sasalı Mahallesi, Çiğli / İzmir
🌿 A Brief History
Opened in 1937 as a traditional zoo at Izmir Fairgrounds (Kültürpark) on 18 acresIn 2006, construction began to transform it into a modern wildlife parkIn 2008, it reopened in Sasalı on a massive 425,000 m² site — becoming Turkey’s first Wildlife ParkToday, the park is a proud full member of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria), actively contributing to biodiversity protection and endangered species conservation across Europe.
🦒 What’s Inside the Park?
The park is home to 1,200+ animals from over 120 species, all living in specially designed enclosures that
