The nature of Gorski Kotar conceals many surprises and secrets, so for everyone thirsty for practical knowledge, we have prepared several workshops about its magnificent animal world.
WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF BIG BEASTS
27/7 | ČET/THU | 11:00 | VRAŽJI VRT
Did you know that Gorski Kotar is the only place in Europe where three wild animals – bear, wolf and lynx – coexist? Heads of the Life Lynx project, dedicated to saving the Dinaric and Southeast Alpine lynx population, will introduce you to all the interesting facts about wild animals in our area. You will also learn what to do if you ever encounter a bear.
DO BUGS BUG YOU OUT?
28/7 | PET/FRI | 11:00 | VRAŽJI VRT
29/7 | SUB/SAT | 11:30 | SANJKALIŠTE
If you’re quick to raise your hand when someone asks if bugs bug you out, then the insect and snake introductory workshop is right up your alley. Here you will get to know these much misunderstood animals of Gorski Kotar and discover the secrets of their charm.
ONE FLEW OVER THE EAGLE’S NEST: Dwellers of the Sky
29/7 | SUB/SAT | 11:30 | VRAŽJI VRT
In a conversation with Teo and Marija find out what the association BiOM does and why it’s devoted to studying birds. We talk about the last surviving scavenger birds in Croatia and what they eat, where Croatian albatrosses live and why they are endangered. Learn more about the clever feathered city dwellers and how you can become a civilian scientist!
