Zagreb Zoo, Zoological park in Maksimir district, Zagreb, Croatia
The 7-hectare zoo contains 2,225 animals from 275 species, featuring habitats for North China leopards, Amur leopards, snow leopards, and red pandas.
Founded by Mijo Filipović on June 27, 1925, Zagreb Zoo began a major reconstruction phase in 1990, leading to substantial modernization by October 2016.
The zoo runs educational programs with schools and maintains partnerships with European Association of Zoos and Aquariums to advance wildlife conservation knowledge.
Opening hours change with seasons, ranging from 9:00 to 20:00 during summer months and 9:00 to 16:00 during winter months.
The facility includes specialized areas such as the Tropical House, Monkey Pavilion, and California sea lion enclosures across its grounds.
Location: Zagreb
Inception: June 27, 1925
Founders: Mijo Filipović
Opening Hours: enero,noviembre,diciembre 09:00-16:00; febrero 09:00-17:00; marzo,octubre 09:00-18:00; abril,septiembre 09:00-19:00; mayo-agosto 09:00-20:00
Phone: +38512302198
Email: info@zoo.hr
Website: http://zgzoo.com
GPS coordinates: 45.82210,16.02128
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:36
Zagreb features St. Mark's Church and a 13th-century Cathedral with 108-meter towers. The city contains museums of art, history, and technology. The 316-hectare Maksimir Park and Botanical Garden with 5000 plant species form part of the urban layout. The medieval Medvedgrad fortress and Stone Gate date from the 13th century.
Stadion Maksimir
438 m
Croatian National Bank
3.1 km
Maksimir Park
841 m
Meštrović Pavilion
3 km
Zagrebtower
2.6 km
Chromos Tower
2.3 km
Tomb of the People's Heroes
2.9 km
Ibler Building
3 km
Falcon Mound in Maksimir
474 m
Kiosk Vista
299 m
St. Peter's Church
2.5 km
St. George chapel in Maksimir Park
379 m
Swiss house in Zagreb
534 m
Book club Booksa
2.8 km
Gradsko kazalište Žar ptica
2.4 km
Echo Pavilion in Maksimir Park
190 m
Obelisk in Maksimir
488 m
Medveščak Library
2.9 km
Bishop Haulik Mansion
572 m
Bishop Haulik New Mansion
645 m
Doorman's Cottage
454 m
Magnanery in Maksimir
1 km
Ensemble of city villas in Novakova Street
3 km
Ljuština House
3.1 km
Čango House
3 km
Beck House
3 km
Pučar House
3 km
Umbrella Meadow
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