The largest botanical garden in Türkiye, the National Botanical Garden in the capital Ankara, is captivating visitors with its vast biodiversity, featuring approximately 1,200 different plant species and a collection of preserved animals.
Spanning an impressive 2,200 decares, the garden operates under an agricultural research policies body of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
As the second-largest botanical garden in Europe, the National Botanical Garden is home to hundreds of species of trees, shrubs and flowers, which can be seen thriving throughout its expansive grounds. In addition to the diverse array of plant species, the garden also hosts a variety of preserved animals.
"With its technological infrastructure, seven laboratories, expert staff and museum, this center is a true natural park. We are pleased that our people can visit and appreciate the biodiversity protected and cultivated here," said Mustafa Altuğ Atalay, the body's general manager.
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