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Family holidays with children in Croatia - attractions and entertainment

Makarska Harbour Croatia is a calm country with a mild climate. It is excellent for family tourism. Clean beaches of the mainland and the island part of the country will be an ideal place for children's summer adventures. Various recreation options can be found in theme parks and water parks. The ecological situation in Croatia is one of the best in the world. That will be another reason in favor of choosing this place for children. The most fascinating water park of the country is AquaColors near the city of Poreč. Guests of the place can enjoy more than 25 different slides, 12 of which are considered extreme. There is also a long lazy river, where you can relax from extreme slides. AquaColors also has trampolines, playgrounds, cafes and restaurants.
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There is another large water park - Area Maris - next to Pula. That’s a huge complex system of trampolines and inflatable hills, where both children and adults can spend an exciting time. You can go down various slides, jump and somersault. Rides for children are designed specifically for different age groups. The employees of the water park carefully follow the safety rules. Guests will be able to visit the fascinating animated show, as well as stroll around the neighborhood of the entertainment complex. It is located in a nature reserve, and therefore the impressions of the walk will be special.
The small town of Funtuna can boast with a picturesque dinosaur park, where visitors can immerse themselves in the prehistoric era and get acquainted with different types of these extinct animals. The exposition of the park is so realistic and harmoniously inscribed in the surrounding natural landscape that you feel it to be completely real. Full-size mechanical figures of dinosaurs can make awesome sounds and even move. A visit to the park will be a real delight for kids. In addition to dinosaurs, there is also a small contact zoo in the park, a circus where animal shows are arranged, and a railroad where you can ride around the park and its surroundings. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The Glavani park is close to the town of Barban. It has a special system of hanging roads, through which children can go for an extreme and dizzying adventure. Young fans of extreme sports will have to overcome the obstacle course set among the trees. Children have safety belts, so they are completely safe while moving. Not far from the city of Porec, there is the karting stadium, Motodrom Porec. Children from 5 years old can ride small cars there. Entertainment is also suitable for adults. The adrenaline rush on karting tracks is guaranteed.
rovinj Adrenaline is another fascinating park with a system of hanging roads, which kids must overcome in order to reach the finish. In total, there are 5 different tracks in the park; each has its own level of complexity. Thus, Adrenaline will be interesting both for teenagers involved in sports and for young beginners. Throughout the route, instructors monitor compliance with safety rules; adults can come to the rescue at any time. There are several cafes in the park where you can relax after a tiring route with obstacles, eat and tank energy for another attempt to conquer the height.
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There are 3 large zoos in Croatia. One of them is located in the capital, Zagreb, in Maksimir park. An environment, as close as possible to the real conditions of the habitat in nature, is created there. Children will be able to see the rarest snow leopards, a red panda, a dwarf hippos, and a Diana monkey. Zagreb Zoo is inferior in size to the zoo in Osijek. There is also an oceanarium. Its collection contains more than 100 different species of animals. Another zoo is located in Split; it has an exposition dedicated to nature.
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Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in Croatia
♥   Zoo 'Bizik family Zoo' Našice. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Osijek Zoo' Osijek. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Split Zoo' Split. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Zagreb Zoo' Zagreb. On the map   Photos
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions in Croatia
♥   Water park 'Istralandia' Brtonigla. On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in Croatia
♥   Amusement park 'Dinopark Funtana' Funtana. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Glavani Park' Barban. On the map   Photos
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Croatia
♥   Aquarium 'Akvarij Crikvenica' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Akvarij Dubrovnik' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium Pula' . On the map   Photos
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Top cities of Croatia for children

Dubrovnik
Besides the aquarium, the historic palace is home for the Maritime Museum, a visit to which will also please travelers with children. The exhibition of the museum includes old maps, sailing equipment, and models of ships that were constructed on different time. During an excursion, guests of the museum will hear about different famous explorers, and not only children but also their parents will learn a lot of new and interesting information. SvetaAna is one of the largest and most famous … Read more
Zadar
In the warm season, there is an original water park FlipSea Aqua Park Kolovare for the holiday-makers in Zagreb. It is equipped directly on a beach. Special trampolines and inflatable attractions are installed on the water, and will surely appeal to children. The beach itself is also perfectly equipped for recreation with children. Next to it, there are several beautiful parks, cafes and restaurants. The only shortcoming of the beach is the lack of equipment, so all necessary accessories should … Read more
Zagreb
Nature lovers and animal lovers should definitely look into the Zagreb Zoo. It is also very popular among holidaymakers with children. The opening of this zoo took place almost a hundred years ago, but it was recently completely re-equipped. Now the animals walk around in new and beautifully designed enclosures. In the zoo, there are many animals brought from different corners of the world, among them quite rare and exotic ones, including a snow leopard. On the territory of the zoo, there are … Read more
Opatija
Together with kids, be sure to check out Bazeni Kantrida - swimming pools on the seashore. This is a kind of unique place where you can get a wonderful experience. The center is very well maintained and clean, providing indoor and outdoor pools. It also houses a nice cafe where visitors should go to try tasty Croatian dishes. Near the water center is Villa Nora - a rocky beach ideal for practicing sports activities like diving, volleyball, handball. Kids will be happy to go camping, and … Read more
Makarska
The best beach for family leisure in Makarska is definitely Tucepi beach. It is very long and huge, so there is enough space for everybody. In addition, you can sit in the shade on the beach or lie under the Croatian bright sun. Kids can swim here with inflatable toys and have fun. There is a playground with trampolines on the beach, which was chosen by little kids. You should definitely follow their example and send your children here, they will get the most remarkable experience. If you are … Read more
Osijek
The first thing that attracts travelers in the city is a local zoo - the largest in Croatia. Here you can see animals such as giraffes, lions, camels, zebras, boars, monkeys, and domestic animals living on a separate farm. The zoo is always clean and well-maintained. This is a place buried in greenery where animals are provided with proper care. Children will be offered a playground where they can play on swings and try out slides, while adults can watch their restless boys and girls sitting … Read more
Brac Island
Take your child to a beach with the small pebbles called "Golden Cape". It is interesting first of all for the unique cape, which enters the water for almost 300 meters and changes its outlines due to the direction of the wind and the sea level. The cape is decorated with a magnificent pine grove. At Brac, the child will like not only to swim in clean water but also to study the underwater world with fins and a mask, doing snorkeling. If you like fishing, then it's worth taking a child with … Read more
Hvar Island
If you have an active child, then you should visit one of the many local basketball courts or tennis courts at least a couple of times. Little bowling fans will also have a place to play. Older children can join you in exploring the underwater world. If the child has not dived before, it's okay – there are several dive centers on the island where you can get a training. Younger children might enjoy snorkeling Be sure to take your child on a water excursion. You can simply admire the … Read more

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