Şanlıurfa’s Long-Awaited Zoo Project Gets Under Way

Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality has announced the start of work on a zoo covering about 100 decares (roughly 10 hectares) within Halil-ür Rahman Urban Forest. According to the municipality, the site is planned to include sections for predators, land and aquatic animals, reptiles, birds and butterflies. In the same statement, Mayor Zeynel Abidin Beyazgül also announced a garden venue for weddings and events.

The preliminary design for Halil-ür Rahman Urban Forest, where the zoo will be located, was prepared by VAR Design Studio. Covering 1,400,000 m² and lying 3.5 km from the city centre, the scheme brings together planting beds of native Urfa flora, an equestrian facility, a science park, sports facilities, and camping and event areas.

Source: Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, 7 August 2020 (in Turkish)