Zoo & Lion Park Half-Day Tour from Avsallar
A morning face to face with lions and back at the pool by lunchtime: from Avsallar it is a short drive west to the Lion Park near Manavgat, where a host introduces the big cats and you can feed the gentler residents of the zoo.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Operating days
- Wed, Sun
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
Avsallar – Lion Park
This half-day tour runs on Wednesdays and Sundays. We confirm your exact pickup time after booking. From Avsallar the air-conditioned minibus takes the coast road west towards Manavgat, so you reach the park well before the midday heat.
At the gate a multilingual host welcomes you and explains the safety rules. Then you walk from enclosure to enclosure, from the lion families to the other animals of the mini zoo. At feeding time the keepers let you hand food to deer, raccoons, ostriches and other gentle animals – the moment children remember most. Photo sessions with young lions, snakes or monkeys and a short camel ride are offered on site for a small extra fee, and there is free time for the souvenir shop and the photo corners. The minibus brings you back to your hotel in Avsallar around lunchtime.
Good to know
- Some paths are natural ground – comfortable closed shoes are best.
- Optional extras are paid in cash inside the park.
- Always follow the keepers’ instructions around the animals.
- A hat, sunscreen and water help on sunny mornings.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Avsallar by air-conditioned minibus, the multilingual zoo host and the Lion Park and zoo entrance are included; you pay on the tour day. Want to combine the lions with a jeep safari and a boat trip? See the Lion Park and jeep safari from Avsallar.
Highlights
- Lion Park and mini zoo in one morning
- Animal feeding with deer, raccoons and ostriches
- Multilingual zoo host
- Optional camel ride and photo sessions
- Shaded rest areas – ideal for families
- Back at your hotel around lunchtime
Hotel pickup from Avsallar
Pickup times depend on where your hotel is and change from season to season, so we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking. Please be ready at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Avsallar
- Rubi Platinum Spa Resort & Suites
- Alan Xafira Deluxe Resort & Spa
- Vikingen Infinity Resort & Spa
- AQI Pegasos Royal
- Senza The Inn Resort & Spa
- White City Resort Hotel
- Haydarpasha Palace
- Yalihan Una
- Ramira Beach Hotel
- Selene Beach & Spa Hotel
- Arabella World Hotel
- Pegasos Club Hotel
- Miarosa Incekum Beach
- Yalihan Aspendos
- Annabella Diamond Hotel & Spa
- Annabella Park Hotel
Your hotel is not on the list? No problem – just tell us its name when booking and we will arrange your pickup.
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Avsallar – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Arrival & briefing
Welcome at the Lion Park and safety information.
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Photo session (optional)
Photos with young lions, snakes or monkeys.
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Camel ride (optional)
A short ride around the park.
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Feeding time
Feed deer, raccoons, ostriches and more.
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Free time
Explore the park, souvenir shop and photo corners.
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Return transfer
Transfer back to your hotel in Avsallar.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minibus
- Multilingual zoo host
- Lion Park and zoo entrance ticket
Not included
- Photo and video with lion cubs using your own phone (€15)
- Camel ride (€10)
- Photo with monkey (€10) or parrot (€5)
- Food, drinks and personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- Runs on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Some paths are natural ground – wear comfortable closed shoes.
- Please follow the keepers’ instructions when interacting with animals.
- Optional extras are paid in cash inside the park.
What to bring
- ID or passport for registration at the park
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Camera or phone
- Cash for optional extras
Frequently asked questions
On which days does the tour run?
On Wednesdays and Sundays.
How long does it take?
About four hours – you are back at your hotel around lunchtime.
Can we take photos with the lion cubs?
Yes, photo sessions with the young lions are offered on site for an extra fee, paid in cash.
Is it suitable for small children?
Yes – feeding time with the gentle animals is a favourite with children; please follow the keepers’ instructions.
