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Wildlife Recovery Centre, Gornje Mrke

Animal sanctuary·Gornje Mrke

Rescued wild animals

About Wildlife Recovery Centre, Gornje Mrke

The Gornje Mrke Wildlife Recovery Centre, about 30 minutes from Podgorica, cares for injured and rescued wild animals that live there in a peaceful, natural setting. Visitors come away moved by the care behind it. Our advice: a gentle, memorable outing with children.

Why it's on our list

  • Rescued wildlife
  • Family day out
  • Groups welcome

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wildlife Recovery Centre, Gornje Mrke before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Wildlife Recovery Centre, Gornje Mrke are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Gorica Hill9.0 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 30 min
  2. Independence Square10 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 34 min
  3. Njegoš Park10 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 34 min
  4. Millennium Bridge11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 35 min
  5. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  6. Clock Tower11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  7. Stara Varoš11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  8. Ribnica Bridge & fortress11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  9. Petrović Palace11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 36 min

Getting around

  1. Podgorica bus station11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  2. Podgorica railway station11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
  3. Podgorica Airport19 kmCar or taxi 60 min

Location

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