Istria is one of the most incredible places to holiday boasting perfect coastal resorts with admittedly rocky shorelines but impossibly clear and rich blue waters that attract floods of European tourists in summer; an acclaimed gastronomy featuring dazzling seafood dishes, award-winning wines, and high-quality ingredients and products; a rich and diverse historical and cultural heritage; and a stunning and lush hilly inland landscape that unfolds like a pretty picture.
If you find a vacation rental in Istria, you will quickly discover that it has all sorts of surprises waiting for you, such as architectural gems, immense natural beauty, fairytale castles, pretty towns trapped in time, incredible temples and ruins, beautiful churches and monasteries, stunning works of art, light shows, a wonderful aquarium, and much more besides. However, one of the more unique and intriguing among all of these tourist attractions is Dinopark Funtana, a dinosaur-themed amusement park that any kids in your party will be thrilled to visit!
Opened back in 2009 and located right in the heart of the region, a few minutes from Poreč, Dinopark Funtana is the first and largest theme park in Croatia and lets kids experience a much less deadly version of Jurassic Park for themselves. Come for the educational experiences but stay for the fun and adventure that awaits at this rather special theme park in Croatia!
If you find a vacation rental in Istria, you will quickly discover that it has all sorts of surprises waiting for you, such as architectural gems, immense natural beauty, fairytale castles, pretty towns trapped in time, incredible temples and ruins, beautiful churches and monasteries, stunning works of art, light shows, a wonderful aquarium, and much more besides. However, one of the more unique and intriguing among all of these tourist attractions is Dinopark Funtana, a dinosaur-themed amusement park that any kids in your party will be thrilled to visit!
Opened back in 2009 and located right in the heart of the region, a few minutes from Poreč, Dinopark Funtana is the first and largest theme park in Croatia and lets kids experience a much less deadly version of Jurassic Park for themselves. Come for the educational experiences but stay for the fun and adventure that awaits at this rather special theme park in Croatia!
Start off with the star of the show the 1.5km long wooden path that winds through a beautiful shaded Istrian forest and along which you will meet 80 real-size dinosaurs (some are up to 30m long!) and learn all about different periods of prehistory and about the real-life counterparts of the magnificent beasts on display, which move and make noise! There is also a showcase of life-sized prehistoric sea creatures that are equally worth checking out as they are immense, fascinating, and astounding reminders of the real-life sea monsters that once roamed the earth. Creating a more authentic and unforgettable experience, it will make kids feel as though they were in the real Jurassic Park – without all of the death and destruction, of course!
In addition to the dinosaur animatronics, there are lots of other things to see and do at Dinopark Funtana from rides to shows to play areas to experiences. If you are still looking for some more adrenaline-inducing adventure, head to the Dragon Coaster or go Paintball Monster Hunting with a gang of pals (Note: there is an additional charge for the paintballs). For family-friendly fun head to the Pirate Ship or on to the Pony Express pony rides or Dino Rides and meet the animals of the petting zoo and reptile expo. Explore the Outdoor Playground with its trampoline and slide and the Indoor Playground’s vertical maze and ball pit. Little ones can enjoy the Mini Amusement Park with its roundabouts, train, and boat and the Skeleton Valley sandbox in which you can become a palaeontologist for a day and dig to find fossils. Plus, if you want to learn a new skill you can try your hand at archery with an instructor.
In addition to the dinosaur animatronics, there are lots of other things to see and do at Dinopark Funtana from rides to shows to play areas to experiences. If you are still looking for some more adrenaline-inducing adventure, head to the Dragon Coaster or go Paintball Monster Hunting with a gang of pals (Note: there is an additional charge for the paintballs). For family-friendly fun head to the Pirate Ship or on to the Pony Express pony rides or Dino Rides and meet the animals of the petting zoo and reptile expo. Explore the Outdoor Playground with its trampoline and slide and the Indoor Playground’s vertical maze and ball pit. Little ones can enjoy the Mini Amusement Park with its roundabouts, train, and boat and the Skeleton Valley sandbox in which you can become a palaeontologist for a day and dig to find fossils. Plus, if you want to learn a new skill you can try your hand at archery with an instructor.
Once you’ve had lots of fun dashing around and exploring the park and all of its attractions, you can also head to the Show Arena that seats one thousand people and sees dinosaurs come to life once more realistically and thrilliingly and move about in this comfortable, air-conditioned space, allowing you to take a break from the sun and outdoors for a while and to sit back and just enjoy the show! Plus, if you're looking to eat, there are lots of options from the Jungle Bar to the MC Dinos fast food restaurant to the Jurassic BBQ to the Bamboo Cafe and much more besides - everything you could need for a day out.
So, if you have found a vacation rental in Istria and you are spending time in Croatia with kids, be sure to head to Dinopark Funtana for a fun and educational day out for all of the family!
Dinopark Funtana
Istarska 16
52452 Funtana
Istria/Croatia
+385 52 445 327
info@dinopark.hr
Opening Hours:
10am to 6pm daily, including weekends and holidays.
Prices:
Free for kids under 3 years of age.
Adults – 180 Kn
Kids (4-14) – 160 Kn
So, if you have found a vacation rental in Istria and you are spending time in Croatia with kids, be sure to head to Dinopark Funtana for a fun and educational day out for all of the family!
Dinopark Funtana
Istarska 16
52452 Funtana
Istria/Croatia
+385 52 445 327
info@dinopark.hr
Opening Hours:
10am to 6pm daily, including weekends and holidays.
Prices:
Free for kids under 3 years of age.
Adults – 180 Kn
Kids (4-14) – 160 Kn
