The park acts as an active rescue center for injured migratory birds found along the Mediterranean flyway.
The facility is integrated into a larger green corridor near the Berdan Dam basin, which helps mitigate the high summer temperatures of the Mersin plains.
The zoo serves as a specialized wildlife treatment center, frequently housing abandoned or confiscated wild animals from the local area.
The park features specialized incubation facilities for the captive breeding of various bird species.
Tarsus Hayvan Parkı is a regional zoological facility situated near the Berdan Dam in the Tarsus district of Mersin, Türkiye. The park functions as both a recreational site and a rehabilitation center for wildlife rescued in the surrounding region. It houses a diverse collection of animals, ranging from large carnivores like lions and tigers to various bird species and ungulates. The layout integrates natural greenery, providing significant space for the enclosures to mimic wild habitats. It serves as a focal point for environmental education in the Çukurova region. The facility operates under the management of the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality.
The raised viewing platforms overlooking the larger predator enclosures.
Bring ample water and sun protection, as the park features open areas with limited artificial shade.
Visit during cooler hours to see the larger predators, which tend to retreat to indoor enclosures during the midday heat.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the gravel and paved paths that span the expansive grounds.
Do not visit during the peak of the midday heat in July and August when animals are lethargic and the park offers minimal shade.
Maintain silence near animal enclosures, refrain from feeding the animals, and avoid using flash photography.
