Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi is a zoo operated by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality in Soğanlı Mahallesi, Osmangazi, Bursa, beside Bursa Botanic Park. Its animal collection, accessible walking route and city setting make it a distinct outing to consider when planning family activities in Bursa.
- Location: Soğanlı Mahallesi, Osmangazi, Bursa
- Public transport: Soğanlı buses and minibuses serve the zoo
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: 70 TL for adults, 30 TL for students, free for children aged 0–6
- Walking route: Approximately 2 kilometres, accessible to strollers and wheelchairs
For an overnight stay in Bursa during your zoo visit, see Lion City Hotel Bursa.
Where Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi Is
Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi is in the Soğanlı neighbourhood of Osmangazi, next to Bursa Botanic Park. The zoo opened in 1998 and covers 206,000 square metres. It is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), with about 1,000 animals representing 123 species.
Animal areas include bears, wolves, lions, leopards, birds of prey, llamas, wild asses, camels, monkeys, ostriches, zebras and water birds. The zoo’s address is Soğanlı Mahallesi, Hayvanat Bahçesi Caddesi, Osmangazi, Bursa.
How do you get from central Bursa to the zoo?
Soğanlı buses and minibuses serve the zoo. If you are planning your wider city travel, read about how Bursa’s metro and central stations connect; for the zoo itself, the buses and minibuses are the specific services to note.
You can also use the zoo’s official address to plan a road journey: Soğanlı Mahallesi, Hayvanat Bahçesi Caddesi, Osmangazi, Bursa. The zoo’s telephone number is (0224) 716 11 90.
Tickets, Hours and Seasonal Details
Daily opening hours are 09:30–17:30 or 09:30–18:30, while ticket sales close at 16:30. Admission is 70 TL for adults, 30 TL for students and free for children aged 0–6. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:30–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Educational guided tours for school groups are free with an appointment, which can be arranged by calling (0224) 716 33 86. Keeper talks take place on weekends.
Facilities and Visitor Rules to Check
The zoo’s walking route is approximately 2 kilometres, and the full route is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Children under 13 must enter with at least one adult. Keep the visit to the marked visitor areas: approaching enclosures too closely, crossing barriers, touching animals, striking glass and throwing objects are prohibited.
Visitors may not bring animals into the zoo, feed zoo animals or give them outside food. Vehicles other than strollers and wheelchairs are prohibited, including skates, scooters, bicycles and balance-board vehicles. Picnicking and sitting on grass are not allowed, though benches and designated rest areas are available. Flash photography and making noise are also prohibited.
Weather, animal care and maintenance work can affect whether some animals are visible during a visit. Plan for the possibility that not every animal will be out in view.
Allowing Time for a Zoo Visit
You can use the route length to plan your day, then decide how much time to leave for pauses at animal areas and rest spots.
Since ticket sales close before visiting hours end, plan to arrive with enough time to buy admission before 16:30. If you want to add another stop in the city, use the central Bursa day route as a separate planning reference rather than assuming a particular journey time between locations.
FAQs
Where is Bursa Hayvanat Bahçesi?
It is in Soğanlı Mahallesi, Osmangazi, Bursa, next to Bursa Botanic Park.
What are the zoo’s hours?
Open daily. Ticket sales close at 16:30. Check the official site before you go, as hours can change.
Is the walking route accessible to wheelchairs?
Yes. The full route is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Can children visit without an adult?
Children under 13 may not enter without at least one adult.