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To start off with good things first: zoo is very well organized and modern. Nice walking areas with almost all flat surfaces makes it easy for wheelchair or baby stroller to move. There are plenty of benches to sit around while watching animals. Visitor areas are clean and tidy. Several playground areas for kids is a nice addition. Lakes, rivers and bridges, are everywhere. Lots and lots of information is provided for each animal (ie latin names, lifespan, origin, size...) with nice graphical details and text in Croatian + English language (some names also in other languages). Zoo is open every day, 365 days a year. Now for the bad things: not so many "exotic" animals are on display. I guess zoo is not too big to accommodate all of them. Lions are there with very nice display area in glass and a rock to climb and see as much as possible. There are no tigers, elephants, rhinos, giraffe, hippos... There is a hippo habitat but it was empty during our visit. Many cages and display areas are empty or under construction. Also inside areas where animals live are not well trimmed. I am not sure if this is a zoo policy or the fact it was rainy season at the time, but a lot of grass inside was too tall. Some where even blocking the view of animals. Prices are more than fair. Kids enter free of charge and for adults it is about 2,5 EUR for a ticket. Staff is nice and friendly. There is a souvenir shop also with reasonable prices and interesting offerings to buy.
Srđan JosipovićSrđan Josipović
10
First of all,it is a very big Zoo,that is great but also a problem because you get lost and don't know where you have been and where not.Should add some QR code maps or something. A lot of nature,trees,water,very beautiful.The Zoo tickets aren't expensive,4 euros per person,and too see everything it takes around 1,5-2 hours.Cool animals,we did come at feeding time,12pm and we didn't get to see all of them but that is our mistake.The biggest problem was that the cages were overfilled with grass,roots and trees,looked totally unmaintained,which is more natural for the animals,but then again you can't see them most of the times and you look at a cage of grass and trees but no animal,which is in a sense pointless because it's a Zoo.All in all,would give it a 4,5☆.
Franz MüllerFranz Müller
00
First of its soo cheap and such a good size. Lots of variety of animals and each enclosure was made for them to feel like they’re in their natural habitat instead of for us to view them which was really nice. All the animals looked so happy, well fed and healthy. They all wanted to play, roam around, and were full of energy. However the chimpanzees didn’t seem to have a lot of room considering their size, not a lot of toys either and so they weren’t as active as I’ve seen at other zoos. Another issue was there was mice in every single enclosure of the first section. They were in a lot of the cages, which was very strange, but we got quite a fright when we went to walk down the bat hallway and a mouse run out on the floor in front of us, inches from our feet, and as we watched we saw roaches coming out of a hole in the wall. Instantly turned the other way to try and find a worker but we couldn’t. Shame we didn’t go down that bit because of the mice and roaches, however the rest of the zoo was marvellous.
Carmen DonnellyCarmen Donnelly
10
Visited during an afternoon during the week. There was not a lot of customers at this time. The price for adults was 30 Kuna per person. The zoo was mostly half under construction and a lot of the animals were not out due to the weather of the cold months. Some of the animals we did see were the 4 lions, red panda, sea lion, chimpanzees, zebras, komdo dragon and lots of snakes and birds. I personally wouldn’t say there is a lot to see and I don’t think the park is really maintained either. Zagreb Zoo (Croatian: Zoološki vrt Grada Zagreba) was opened in 1925, it is 7-hectare (17-acre) zoo located within Maksimir Park in Zagreb, Croatia and is across the street from Zagreb's Maksimir Stadium. It is one of three zoo parks in the country. Zagreb Zoo is a member of both the European and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a participant in the European Endangered Species Programme.
1girl 1passport1girl 1passport
10
A really nice zoo with lots of diversity in animals. Its an old zoo, but they are constantly working on the different enclosures. That have a great new piece with typical croatian animals. Its not too big so you can visit it in a morning or afternoon. If you want to take it easy you can also spend the day. We found the bears and wolves interesting and the meerkats and monkeys funny. As you can see in the picture that are trying out some new breeding...the crocoturtle 😁. Also great are the entrance prices and the fact you can easily get there by car of public transport. All in all we had a great time...got to see some pretty and cool animals. So 5 out of 5 stars and a must see in Zagreb when with kids.
Remco HoogerbrugRemco Hoogerbrug
00
The establishment offers an incredibly affordable experience, with tickets priced at a mere 4 euros. Visitors rave about the family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a day out with loved ones. The spacious grounds provide ample room for children to roam and explore. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the overall cleanliness of the zoo. Families on a budget will particularly appreciate the value offered for the price of admission. With its combination of affordability and engaging attractions, this zoo comes highly recommended for a memorable family outing. Don't miss the opportunity to create lasting memories at this charming and budget-friendly place.
Nikola RošićNikola Rošić
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Basic Info
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Ul. Fakultetsko dobro 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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+385 1 2302 198
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zoo.hr
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4.6
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outdoor
family friendly
Description
Zagreb Zoo is a 7-hectare zoo located within Maksimir Park in Zagreb, Croatia and is across the street from Zagreb's Maksimir Stadium. It is one of three zoo parks in the country.
attractions: Park Maksimir, Sokolska mogila, Prvo jezero, restaurants: Panda kineski restoran, Pekara Dubravica (Maksimirska I)
