The park is built within a former stone quarry, utilizing the natural rock formations as part of the thematic landscape.
Some of the animatronic dinosaurs are produced with realistic movements and sound effects that trigger via motion sensors.
The park includes an 'Istra Show' arena that regularly features circus-style acrobatics and entertainment performances.
An on-site 'Skeleton Valley' exhibit displays dinosaur skeletal reconstructions meant to mimic paleontological dig sites.
Dinopark Funtana is a dinosaur-themed amusement park situated in a natural forest karst canyon in Istria, Croatia. The park features over 80 animatronic dinosaur models, including large-scale specimens like the Brachiosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Visitors walk along a 1.5-kilometer wooden boardwalk that winds through the wooded landscape to view the displays. The facility includes an indoor arena for live performances, including acrobatics and dinosaur-themed shows. It is built directly into a historical quarry, which provides a natural backdrop for the exhibits. The park infrastructure also includes children's rides, playgrounds, and a fossil excavation area. Educational boards are placed throughout the path to provide paleontological context for the species represented.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the central quarry area provides a panoramic view of the dinosaur displays.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear suitable for walking on elevated wooden boardwalks and gravel paths.
Bring sun protection, as portions of the park are exposed despite the forested surroundings.
Plan your visit around the scheduled live show times, which are posted at the entrance.
Do not attempt to touch or climb on the animatronic models, as they are motorized and fragile.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
No specific dress code, but activewear is recommended due to the walking-intensive nature of the park.
