Place to visit
Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is a zoological garden in Konya, central Turkey (Konya Tropikal Kelebek Bahçesi). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoological garden in Konya, central Turkey · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Konya Tropikal Kelebek Bahçesi
- Where
- Turkey · İsmail Kaya Caddesi 244, Konya
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 188 km as the crow flies
- Website
- konyakelebeklervadisi.com
- Coordinates
- 37.94858, 32.46187
What it is and where
Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is a zoological garden in Konya, central Turkey (Konya Tropikal Kelebek Bahçesi). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Konya, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 8.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.94858, 32.46187; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 188 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TuvaletHot spring bath5.7 km
- Ağlayançal HillHill in Konya, central Turkey7.7 km
- Gevale CastleCastle, fortress in Selçuklu District8.4 km
- İnce Minareli Medrese13th-century madrasa (and now museum) in Konya, Turkey8.8 km
- Alâeddin MosqueMosque in Konya, central Turkey8.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: With kids
- Düden Waterfalls: group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey
- Miniatürk: miniature park in Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul Aquarium: aquarium in Istanbul, Turkey
- Gökgöl Cave: cave in Turkey
- Vialand: theme park in Istanbul, Turkey
- Eskişehir Zoo: zoo in Eskişehir, Turkey
Every Turkey place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden?
It is a zoological garden in Konya, central Turkey (Konya Tropikal Kelebek Bahçesi in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 188 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tuvalet, Ağlayançal Hill, Gevale Castle. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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