Almaty State Nature Reserve
Almaty State Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Tianshan Mountains, Kazakhstan
The Almaty State Nature Reserve spans 717 square kilometers across four altitude zones, from deciduous forests to glaciers in the Trans-Ili Alatau ridge.
The reserve gained official status in 1961 under Kazakhstan government protection, following its initial establishment in 1931 for scientific research and conservation.
The Ministry of Ecology supervises research programs to study local ecosystems, contributing to Kazakhstan's environmental education and scientific understanding.
Visitors can explore marked trails through different altitudinal zones while observing diverse wildlife, including snow leopards, brown bears, and over 1,300 plant species.
The reserve contains 160 glaciers covering 233 square kilometers, feeding turbulent rivers that flow through three distinct gorges in the Talgar section.
Location: Almaty Region
Inception: 1931
Part of: Tianshan Mountains
Website: http://almaty-zapovednik.kz
GPS coordinates: 43.08895,77.36984
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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