Istanbul Zoology Museum, Natural history museum at Istanbul University, Turkey.
The museum spans 120 square meters within Istanbul University's Vezneciler Campus, displaying collections of preserved animals from multiple species and regions.
Founded in 1933 by Swiss scientist Professor André Naville, the museum began with zoological specimens donated from Germany to Istanbul University.
The collections include 1,500 insects, 35 fish, 45 amphibians, 32 reptiles, 143 birds, 170 mammals, and 193 invertebrate species for scientific research.
The museum opens on Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment, welcoming approximately 3,000 visitors each year, primarily students and researchers.
The museum houses specimens of the extinct Anatolian leopard and a lion presented to President Celal Bayar during an official visit to Pakistan.
Location: Fatih
Location: Istanbul Province
Inception: 1933
GPS coordinates: 41.01333,28.96361
Latest update: March 20, 2025 04:48
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