Private Lion Encounter: Holding lion cubs and taking photos

– Pick-up from hotels/apartments with air-conditioned and comfortable minibuses.

– Travel times from addresses to the zoo: From Kundu and Alanya about 65 – 80 minutes. From Belek, Serik, Turkler, Okurcalar about 40-50 minutes. From Manavgat and Side areas about 30 minutes.

Note: The pick-up and drop-off times stated on our website are approximate. They may vary by 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your hotel’s location.

– Optional restroom breaks.

– Arrival at the zoo, ticket checks.

– Briefing about the tour program and safety rules.

– Free time to visit, touch, and cuddle lion cubs (approximately 1 hour. Can be extended upon request).

– You can take photos with your own phones; our guide will assist you.

– Visiting and being informed about adult lion families.

– Feeding lions face-to-face in the lion tunnel (optional, extra charge).

– Free time to visit other animals in the zoo. (Can be extended or shortened upon request)

– Meeting at the cafe and drop-off back to hotels/addresses.

– Pick-up and drop-off from hotels in comfortable/air-conditioned minibuses

– Professional guide and Instructor

– Touching and cuddling lion cubs

– Taking photos and videos with your own phone

– Zoo & lion park entrance ticket

Services Not Included in the Price

– Food, drinks, and personal expenses

– Feeding lions in the lion tunnel (20£)

– Taking photos with snakes and monkeys (10£)

The fees for services not included in the tour will be paid to the animal keepers at the zoo; you do not need to mention this to us during booking.

Book your Antalya Private Lion Encounter and get face-to-face with majestic lions. Enjoy a safe, guided experience, take unforgettable photos, and create once-in-a-lifetime memories. Limited spots available – reserve now!

Don’t let your vacation in Antalya be ordinary.
Are you ready to come face-to-face with a real lion?

With Private Lion Encounter, you won’t just watch lions, you’ll touch them, pet them, and take some of the most stunning photos of your life.

 Why is everyone talking about this experience?

🦁 Direct contact with lions (real, unfiltered experience)

📸 Viral content opportunity for Instagram & TikTok

👑 VIP private area – no crowds

🎯 100% safe, with professional instructors.

🚗 Direct transfer from Antalya hotels

👉 It stands out as the most extreme and prestigious activity in Antalya.

What awaits you in the experience?

Imagine:

You’re standing just a few centimeters away from a lion…
You pet it…
And that moment is immortalized on camera.

This isn’t just a tour — it’s a status experience.

Tour Flow (Fast & Premium Experience)

Interaction and Training with Lions:  These tours are not only a fun experience but also an educational opportunity. You will have the chance to observe lions up close while learning about their lifestyles, habits, and conservation status. The tour will help you understand the lions’ place in the wild and the conservation efforts involved.

Taking Photos and Videos with Lion Cubs: You can take photos and videos with your own phone, and our guides will help you with the photo and videography. These photos will create precious memories that will be milestones in your life. You can immortalize these moments with videos.

Holding Lions : When interacting with lions, you are allowed to hold lion cubs. Spending time safely with lion cubs is an experience many people dream of. You also spend time more carefully with adult lions, but generally observe their natural behavior.

Respectful Interaction with Nature:  The tours you participate in allow you to interact respectfully with lions in their natural habitat. An ethical experience is offered that has no negative impact on the lions. These tours also contribute to the conservation of lions and other wild animals.

⏱️ Total time: Approximately 2–3 hours

Who should attend?

For those seeking a different and “wow-inducing” experience.

Those who want to attract attention on social media

Couples & influencers

Those who are tired of ordinary tours in Antalya

✔️ For those who want a special, bold and unforgettable experience.

✔️Enjoy a private experience with groups of 6-10 people and spend approximately 1 hour with lions.

This experience takes place in licensed private areas in Antalya and adheres to high safety standards.

Camel safaris and photo opportunities with monkeys and snakes are extra charges and can be paid to the zoo staff.

How many lions are there, and are there always lion cubs?

Our zoo has 11 lions whose birth dates are between 2016 and 2024. (Excluding lion cubs)

Lion cubs are available throughout the year. Their ages range from 2 months to 1 year.

Animals in our zoo:   Bears, various bird and chicken species, Monkeys, Wolves, Ostriches, Camels, Donkeys, Peacocks, Snakes, Parrots, Rabbits, Goats, Llamas, Flamingos, Turtles, Raccoons, Tigers, Lions

Our free transfer routes: Antalya city center, Lara, Kundu, Belek, Serik, Bogazkent, Kadriye, Side, Alanya, Manavgat, Turkler, Avsallar, Okurcalar, Konakli, Incekum