Central (Gorky) Park

Almaty’s largest recreational area, is still known as Gorky Park. It has boating lakes, funfair rides, a zoo, several cafes, shashlyk and beer stands.  

It’s busiest on Sunday and holidays. Trolleybus No 1, 12 and run along Gogol to the entrance from anywhere in the central area.  

Small entrance fee.

Almaty Zoo is located here, home to 4,000 animals, including endangered species of Kazakhstan such as the Tien-shan bear, striped hyena, Turkestan lynx, pink pelican and black stork.

Opening hours 10am-5pm Mon-Sun. Tel. 91 37 19