Overview
- Turkey's General Directorate for Nature Conservation and National Parks formally prohibited the commercial use of wild animals in photo, film and advertising in Antalya under existing wildlife law.
- The decision followed a letter from provincial culture and tourism director Candemir Zoroğlu citing a rise in complaints about resort photo services.
- Circulars communicating the ban were distributed to hotel associations and tourism businesses across the province.
- Antalya Chamber of Commerce board member Halil Öztürk warned of €3–6 million in potential losses, with resort photographers described as especially vulnerable.
- Authorities cite animal abuse and illegal keeping as the rationale, while penalties and specific enforcement steps have not been disclosed.