Birthday in Zagreb ZOO
Zagreb ZOO is founded in 1925., and it's the oldest ZOO in Southeastern Europe. On the opening day, it only had three foxes and two owls. Today, the ZOO has 275 animal species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
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If you're considering a birthday party at the ZOO – it looks like this: the first part of the celebration is the tour around the ZOO with the expert guidance of ZOO's nice educators. After that, the party continues to Educational center where the educational quiz, art workshop, 3D fun games and interaction with animals are held. Contact with live animals is possible - your child can choose between a degu, snake, gecko, agama, turtle, frog, and a hedgehog.
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At the very beginning of the ZOO birthday party, all the children are given a special birthday cap in order to be visible in a multitude of visitors. You don’t have to worry about bad weather – the program will be adapted and there’s no need for cancellation.
The most important part of planning a birthday party at the ZOO is to choose the theme of the party. Tour around the ZOO and educational games are different, depending on the topic of the birthday. Topics are tailored to the age of children. Your can choose between:
1. The Kings of the Jungle
The jungle may be far away, but that doesn't mean that birthday can't be spent with leopards, anacondas, chimpanzees and other kings of the jungle. Gathered in tribes, the birthday crew explores the tropical animal kingdom. The winner is the most successful tribe according to their knowledge.
2. Snakes
Even though they're a bit scary, snakes are actually wonderful creatures and a great company at the birthday party, along with their 'cousins' – the crocodiles, turtles, and lizards.
3. Lion birthday
Your kids can have a real royal birthday! They’ll be hanging out with the king of all animals, His Highness - The Lion. He's not the king because of his perfect 'haircut' and his terrifying roar – no, he's also beastly playful and fun. Through this theme, your kids can meet his royal highness and the other beasts from wildlife.
4. Cool Beetle
The entire birthday team will remain entangled in a net full of interesting stories about butterflies, spiders, and all kinds of bugs. This is the perfect chance for your kids to learn all about micro world around us.
5. Rhythm of Africa
Cheetah is the fastest animal, ostrich is the biggest bird, crocodile is the biggest reptile, chimpanzee is the smartest… They all have one thing in common – they come from Africa. You don't have to travel with your kids all the way to Africa to feel the rhythm of this extraordinary continent.
6. Dinology
Can you imagine how the Earth looked like when the giants of the animal world were alive? Send the children on the journey into the past. They'll learn everything about dinosaurs – why the biggest of them were vegetarians, which dinosaur has the longest name and which one had the hazelnut brain size.
At the end of the ZOO program, it's time for food, drinks and a birthday cake. All the guests will receive a small gift from the ZOO and your birthday girl or boy will receive a special one.
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The average duration of the ZOO birthday party is 3 hours, one group can have 25 children max and they have to be at least 5 years old. Children have to be accompanied by an adult – one adult per five children. The price for 10 children or less is 600 kuna and an extra 30 kuna for every additional child.
For additional information, contact the educators of the Zagreb ZOO via email edukacija@zoo.hr or telephone +385 1 7788 534.
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Author: Dora Kršul