Park Maksimir, which was originally formed on the outskirts of Zagreb at the end of 18 th and the first half of 19 th century, today is completely surrounded with town settlements. In this new surrounding Park Maksimir still represents a shelter for many plant and animal species, despite its small area of only 316 ha. Its value for the protection of endangered species connected to old hollows is significant because of preserved hundred-year-old oak forests. In Park Maksimir more than one hundred bird species are recorded, of which specifically significant are hole-nesting birds. Interesting data is that population density of middle spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius) in Park Maksimir, an endangered species in Europe, is one of the largest in the world. Other animal species connected to old forests are significant as well, like squirrels and some bat species, otherwise globally endangered animal species.
Besides forests, in Park Maksimir we can find meadows, lakes and streams, which also represent important habitats for various plants and animal, and in that way contribute to its biological diversity.
During the times Park Maksimir was formed, it was the most modern, elite and popular enterprise in the city and further, and to it many famous names and politics of that time were connected to. Today it represents a first rate antique living part of the city area with which we should keep and preserve a prestigious place among European historical sights with a modern approach to protection and ways of utilization. Park Maksimir is to Zagreb as Bois de Boulogne is to Paris, Tiergarten to Berlin or Regents Park to London, and for that reason its values should be acknowledged, and it should be used in an appropriate way.

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If you approach Zagreb from direction west (Ljubljana, Bregana, Krapina) you have to drive down Ljubljanska avenue in the direction east, than Slavonska avenue until crossroad and turn to Heinzlova street (crossroad with Radnička street). After turning in Heinzelova street, drive down Heinzelova until you reach the crossing for Donje Svetice street, take a right turn and drive down Donje Svetice. Before the fifth traffic light take a right turn and park on a public parking lot located immediately before the crossroad of Donje Svetice, Maksimirska and Bukovačka streets.
If you approach Zagreb from direction south (Split, Rijeka, Karlovac) you have to drive down Jadranska avenue in the direction north. After reaching the roundabout take a turn into Dubrovnik avenue (Novi Zagreb, Zagreb Fair). Drive down Dubrovnik avenue until your reach a new roundabout in settlement Utrine (Getro store) and continue driving across bridge Mladost, down Marin Držić avenue. On the crossing of Marin Držić avenue with Slavonska avenue (before Bus terminal) take a right turn in direction east. Then continue driving down Slavonska avenue until the left turn toward Donje Svetice street (fourth traffic light to the left) and continue driving straight down Donje Svetice street until you reach a public parking lot located immediately before the crossroad of Donje Svetice, Maksimirska and Bukovačka streets.
If you approach Zagreb from direction east (Slavonski Brod, Varaždin) you have to drive down Slavonska avenue and take a turn into Heinzelova street in the direction of city centre. Continue driving down Heinzelova until you reach the crossing for Donje Svetice street, take a right turn and drive down Donje Svetice. Before the fifth traffic light take a right turn and park on a public parking lot located immediately before the crossroad of Donje Svetice, Maksimirska and Bukovačka streets.

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One of Zagreb's most beautiful landmarks... A huge park, with ZOO included inside of it. It's a huge recreational zone. And it's a place where you can just walk, calm down and enjoy in the nature..

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