Special Nature Reserve ''Zasavica'' — Attraction in City of Sremska Mitrovica

We visited during the May holidays 2025 with our family. Near the entrance to the fields, there is a small petting zoo. Several animals are kept in tiny concrete pens — a pig, a sheep, a goat, and some donkeys. The animals are in terrible conditions — lying on bare concrete floors soaked in their own urine, completely apathetic. The goat was chained by its horns. As we learned from a staff member, these animals spend 8–9 months like this without ever being let out. It's senseless cruelty and animal torture.

In the fields, donkeys and horses roam freely, and many people feed them with carrots they brought along. There are signs everywhere saying not to feed the animals and that the animals are wild — apparently to avoid any responsibility.

There’s also a café on the premises — its menu features a cheerful donkey and offers donkey stew.

This is definitely not a place where animals are cared for. It’s just a cruel money-making operation. I strongly do not...

While its a very beautiful place to visit i can't hide the disappointment after what I have witnessed. As walking around and cuddling with Donkeys we ran into an injured donkey on the ground... I stopped tourist trolley and ask someone to call for help... the response was "unfortunately we have issues with jackals, they attack over night...what can we do it's nature"... I was persistent asking for a vet to come by or at least for them to move the little donkey (it was a baby) out of the heat. Turned out that there was no vet at the site... how can you be irissponisbile that much that with around 400 animals you do not have an on site veterinarian... shows for again that humans are careless. They charge for the entertainment and poor animals are placed in such concentration that jackals see it as a fiest... well find a solution to protect them and defend them!!! And have a damn vet to provide proper care! We don't...

Want to have a calming atmosphere for yourself, friends, or children? This is a place to spend at least a few hours. Domestic but unusual breeds of animals can be approached and petted by children. The "safari zone" can be explored on foot or by small "train car." It seems the sightseeing boat can be rented, as there was no timetable, but there are many people who can provide information. The restaurant offers a traditional style with food preparation similar to centuries ago. It's delicious if you're a carnivore. Children's zones are scattered around, appearing safe for little ones. However, the entrance fee and everything else must be paid separately, which is quite pricey. Let's be honest, it's not the Louvre or the Olympics. The sightseeing tower looks poorly maintained, with wooden staircase steps make some people feel unsafe, regardless of its...