Due to climatic and geographical variations of this province the flora and fauna adapts itself to these charges. The protected areas of Zanjan province are:
- The Angooran Protected Area, in the Angooran district covering an area of approximately 111,000 hectares.
- The Shahrein Protected Area, Located in the limits of the township of Zanjan. The most important species of wildlife in these areas are: Ram, wild sheep, wild goat, Gazelle (Musk deer), Bear, Leopard, Wolf, Hyena, Lynx, wild cat, Fox, Jackal, Gray squirrel, Boar, and Sable.
Endemic birds such as: Partridge, yellow partridge, ring dove, turtle dove, dove, eagle, pigeon, vulture, duck, ostrich, crow, starling, magpie, raven and gull.
Immigrant birds (waterfowls) such as: Bustard, flamingo, crane, pelican, goose, duck, grouse, cock and a few others.
About Zanjan
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Soltaniyeh Dome – Zanjan
Dome of Soltaniyeh is the tomb of Öljaitü which was constructed from 1302 to 1312 AD in Soltaniyeh City (Ilkhanid capital) and it is considered as an important Iranian Islamic architecture and Azeri style architecture. Dome of Soltaniyeh is ...
Vannaq Mineral Water Spring – Zanjan
This mineral water spring is located between the cities of Zanjan and Mianeh, 21 km from Zanjan. High in mineral content these waters are good for rheumatoid and nervous disorders.
Nikpay Caravansary – Zanjan
This caravansary has been nearly destroyed completely and only part of it remains. It reveals the fact of being built with red brick and from architectural point of view it is a caravansary with four porticos.
Kharmanehsar Cave – Zanjan
The said cave is located in the heights of the Kharmanehsar Mountains in the village of Shah Neshan. A type of granite and white limestone have formed columns and hangings (Stalagtites and Stalagmites) very similar to those of a chandelier, ...
Imamzadeh Yahya – Zanjan
This tomb is located in Sa'in Qaleh of Zanjan. It is said that this tomb belongs to one of the grand sons of Imam Kazem (AS). This mausoleum has 12 sides. In the centre of the mausoleum is an intricately carved wooden chest. Many fine inscriptions ...
Stone Caravanserai – Zanjan
The Stone Caravanserai (Dash Caravanserasi in Turkish) lies in Zanjan-Mianeh bypass across from the train station of Zanjan. It dates back to Safavid era, and it is currently used as a traditional restaurant. The caravanserai has been built in ...
Jameh Mosque – Zanjan
Jameh Mosque of Zanjan with four porches is one of the important and elegant mosques in Zanjan that catches everyone’s eyes. Jameh Mosque of Zanjan have been accompanied by a school that were built in the thirteenth Hijri century by one of the ...
Katlah Khor Garmab Cave – Zanjan
This cave is located 140 km. south west of Zanjan, in the southern skirts of the Saqizloo mountains. The inlet to this cave stands 6-8 m. above a dry river. The beauty of this cave is enhanced due to the formation of stalagtites and stalagmites ...
