Zoo & Lion Park Half-Day Tour from Turkler
Lions up close without a whole day on the road: from Turkler you spend the morning at the Lion Park and its mini zoo, feed friendly animals with the keepers and are back at your hotel around lunchtime.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Operating days
- Wed, Sun
- Pickup
- 08:30
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
A morning with the animals
An air-conditioned minibus usually picks you up in Turkler around 08:30 – the exact time is confirmed after booking. Turkler lies on the coast road west of Alanya, so you quickly reach the Lion Park in the Manavgat area, where a host welcomes you and tells you about the animals and their care.
After a short safety briefing you visit the lion families and the other residents of the park. At feeding time you can hand-feed friendly animals such as deer, raccoons and ostriches under the keepers’ supervision – a highlight for children. The park also looks after rescued animals, which veterinarians check on regularly. Photo sessions with young lions, monkeys or parrots and a short camel ride around the park are available on site for a small extra fee. There is free time to explore at your own pace, visit the souvenir shop or rest in the shade before the minibus brings you back to Turkler around lunchtime.
Tips if you stay in Turkler
- Some paths are natural ground – wear comfortable closed shoes.
- Bring cash for the optional extras, which are paid inside the park.
- A hat, sunscreen and water help on sunny mornings.
- Follow the keepers’ instructions when you feed the animals.
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Turkler and the park entrance are included, and you pay on the tour day. Want to add a jeep safari and a boat trip to the animals? See the Lion Park and jeep safari from Turkler.
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
Pickup times from Turkler
| Where you stay | Pickup |
|---|---|
| All hotels in Turkler | 08:30 |
These are our usual pickup times. We confirm your exact time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking – please wait at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Turkler
- Wyndham Alanya
- Armas Green Fugla
- Venessa Beach Hotel
- Numa Bay Exclusive Hotel
- Mary Hotel Alanya
- Alaiye Resort & Spa Hotel
- Aydinbey Gold Dreams
- Kahya Hotel
- My Home Resort
- Lonicera Premium
- Kandelor Hotel
- Silence Beach Resort
- Eflina Resort Hotel & Spa
- Lonicera Resort
- Adin Resort Hotel
- Club Sun Paradise Hotel
- Loft's Alanya Luna
- Justiniano Beach
- Seda Holiday
- Esma Apart Hotel
- Granada Luxury Red
- Club Sun Heaven
- Club Hotel Ruza
- Alaiye Kleopatra Hotel
- Kleopatra Micador 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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08:30
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Turkler – see the pickup times above.
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09:15
Arrival & briefing
Welcome at the Lion Park and safety information.
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09:30
Photo session (optional)
Photos with young lions, snakes or monkeys.
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10:00
Camel ride (optional)
A short ride around the park.
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10:30
Feeding time
Feed deer, raccoons, ostriches and more.
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11:45
Free time
Explore the park, souvenir shop and photo corners.
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12:30
Return transfer
Arrival at your hotel around 13:00–13:30.
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
What time is the pickup in Turkler?
Usually around 08:30, and you are back at your hotel around lunchtime. We confirm your exact time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking.
Is the entrance included?
Yes, the entrance ticket to the Lion Park and zoo is included. Photo sessions and the camel ride are optional and paid on site.
Do infants pay?
Children under 3 pay a small fee and children aged 3–11 pay the child price. You see all prices in the booking box.
Is it a good trip for small children?
Yes – it is short, there are shaded rest areas, and feeding the animals is a favourite with children.
