Photos: lienyuan lee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Zeitblick, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Nxr-at, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: lienyuan lee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Zeitblick, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Nxr-at, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Maksimir Park, from the entrance to the old zoo grounds
Your local guide
Ana Knežević
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Highlights
- One of the region's earliest public parks
- Birds nesting well inside the city limits
- Zoo enclosures fitted into existing woodland
- A lake reached partway through a longer walk
- Zagreb's greener side, away from the old town
About this tour
This session follows Maksimir Park from its entrance pavilion to the lake and finally the perimeter of the zoo set within the woodland. You see one of the region's earliest public parks, birds nesting well inside the city limits, and enclosures built into existing trees rather than cleared ground. It stays inside the park boundary throughout.
I keep a steady pace between the three stops, slow down at the lake since the birds reward patience, and take questions at any point along the route.
This suits anyone who wants a longer, greener session away from the old town. It also suits families or anyone travelling with children interested in the zoo.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Zagreb before heading out.
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Maksimir Entrance Pavilion 21 min
You see the pavilion near the main entrance, and I explain how this park was laid out among the first public parks of its kind in this part of Europe.
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The Park Lake 21 min
The camera reaches the lake further along the main path, and I point out birds that nest here despite the park sitting well within the city.
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Zoo Perimeter 21 min
We finish along the fencing of the city zoo inside the park, and I describe how the enclosures were fitted into the existing woodland rather than built on cleared ground.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Zagreb: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Štrukli and Upper Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zagreb time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Zagreb, showing you Maksimir Entrance Pavilion and The Park Lake live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet at the main entrance. I keep a steady running pace so the paths and the lake both stay clear on screen.
Times shown in Zagreb time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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