Aslan Park Tuzla is Turkey's first and only big cat sanctuary, established in 2018 and set on an 8-hectare property within Viaport Marina in Tuzla, Istanbul. The park is home to 33 predatory felines representing 10 different species, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, pumas, and caracals. Among its most notable residents are white lions, one of the rarest big cats in the world. Visitors can enjoy feeding time demonstrations led by expert guides, as well as opportunities to photograph and interact with young cubs, making it a unique wildlife experience on the Asian side of Istanbul.
