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April 12, 2025

Brijuni National Park, Veliki Brijun
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The now traditional Dinosaur Day on Brijuni celebrates a major milestone this year – 100 years since the discovery of dinosaur fossil footprints! To mark this special anniversary, we’ve prepared a rich educational and entertaining program for all generations. Through expert-guided tours, workshops, games, and interactive activities, visitors will have the chance to explore the world of dinosaurs, learn about the importance of geodiversity, and discover the wonders of paleontology.

Come and explore, learn, and have fun in the magical setting of Brijuni National Park!

Activities will take place at several locations throughout the park:

CENTRAL AREA (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

• Creative workshops: coloring, making dino masks, temporary dino tattoos

• Story time for the youngest visitors

• Educational stands by the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb

• Workshop “Discover the Earth – look under the microscope” (Croatian Geological Society)

• Fun educational games for all ages

EDUCATIONAL TRAIL ZELENIKOVAC – PLOČE SITE (11:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

• Expert-led tours in four time slots (11:00, 12:30, 3:00, 4:30) – limited availability

• Focus on the oldest dinosaur tracks found in Croatia

• Registration required at the info point upon arrival on the island

• Tours last approx. 1 hour – sturdy footwear and weather protection recommended

SAFARI PARK / CAPE BARBAN (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

• Geology students from the University of Zagreb present fossils and local geology throughout the day

• Visit to the Dino Park site – accessible by tourist train (running every 30 minutes)

• Note: Pets are not allowed in the Safari Park or on the tourist train for safety reasons

Tickets & Information

Prices: €17 for adults, €12 for children (ages 7–18), free for children under 7
Tickets are limited and available exclusively via the Brijuni NP web shop:
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Ticket sales open on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM

No reservations or refunds

 Boats from Fažana start at 10:00 AM – we recommend avoiding peak return times

Why Celebrate?

Dinosaurs are not just extinct reptiles – they are key to understanding past climate changes, evolution, and the future of our planet. The tracks discovered on Brijuni are over 100 million years old and represent one of the most important paleontological sites in Croatia. Preserving this geodiversity is vital for science, education, and future generations.

See you at Dinosaur Day!