Naryn Nature Reserve

Naryn State Reserve was established in 1984. The purpose of the reserve is to preserve the natural complexes found in the central Tien Shan and to increase the rare species of animals and plants living there.

The area of the Naryn State Nature Reserve currently covers 105,519 ha. Within the reserve there are 26 species of mammals, 104 species of birds, 3 species of fish, 4 species of reptiles, and 1 species of amphibians. The carnivorous mammals have not yet been fully studied.

The following mammals listed in the “Red Book” are present in the reserve: ibex, argali, snow leopard, brown bear, musk deer, maral, kulja, marmot.

The following bird species are found: eagle, buzzard, blue jay, blue tit, black kite, yellow ... , shakhin, buzzard, ... , traditional ... and kumay.

The reserve contains more than 600 species of plants.

Mammal Breeding Center

Musk deer, maral – in Kyrgyzstan, the only ones in the entire country are kept in the Naryn State Nature Reserve. In 1988 the maral breeding center was established. The purpose of establishing the center is to breed musk deer and maral in other regions and to re‑acclimatize them, as well as to develop the antler industry in the future.

Currently the breeding center has more than 25 musk deer and maral.

NGRU Nature Museum

In 2003, at the base of the Naryn Reserve, a nature museum was established to promote ecological activities and a broader acquaintance with the natural world.

The museum displays exhibits of the animals of the Naryn State Nature Reserve and valuable minerals from the Naryn region.

Ecological Center

With the support of the International Organization for Flora and Fauna, the ecological center was established in 2004. The purpose of establishing the center is to develop ecological knowledge among schoolchildren, university and secondary school students, and the local population. The center is equipped with teaching aids for ecology.

"Bugu-Maral" public organization

Since 2004 the "Bugu-Maral" public association has been actively participating in solving many ecological problems of Naryn. The purpose of organizing the public association is to increase the ecological knowledge of the population. In addition, there is participation of the Naryn region's OOPT assistance. The NGO is working closely with the Naryn State Nature Protection.