Tarsus Zoo

But its area was small and Haytap, the animal-rights-activists forced the municipality to move the zoo to a more convenient area.

It is to the south of Berdan Dam reservoir and the picnic area.

Its gate is located under the viaduct of Turkish motorway O.53.

Its distance to Mersin is about 30 kilometres (19 mi).T There are currently 81 species, zebra being the last to enter the zoo.

According to an announcement an elephant and a giraffe will soon arrive in the zoo.