Ivan Cizelj
Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo, having recently been appointed through a public competition. An experienced zoologist, he is also responsible for Dumovec, a shelter for abandoned dogs and cats. Under his management, Dumovec has successfully reduced the population of stray dogs in Zagreb, providing care for around 120 animals and ensuring that lost pets are rescued and rehomed.
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Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo and emphasizes the importance of protecting pygmy marmosets.
Jutarnji list - U Zoološki vrt u Zagrebu stigla su dva nova patuljasta marmozeta
Croatia· 2026-03-06
Ivan Cizelj agrees that the hairless fox is likely affected by the rain and may have changed its location.
Jutarnji list - Šibenik traži ćelavu lisicu, još nije ulovljena, veterinar ističe: 'Tri su moguća scenarija'Croatia· 2026-02-10
Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zoological Garden of the City of Zagreb and spoke about the successful breeding of blue monitors.
Jutarnji list - Uspjeh kakav se rijetko viđa: Dva plava varana izlegla su se u srcu ZagrebaCroatia· 2025-10-16Ivan Cizelj, the director of the Zagreb Zoo, reviewed the footage and stated that it could be either a wolf or a jackal.
Jutarnji list - U dolini Neretve snimljen vuk? Stručnjak: 'Ovo ponašanje je zaista neobično'Croatia· 2025-09-21Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo and a specialist in reptiles.
Jutarnji list - Šok u Bujama: U automobilu pronađena najotrovnija europska zmijaCroatia· 2025-09-01Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo who speculated that the remains found might belong to a wild boar.
Jutarnji list - Šokantan prizor na požarištu kod Makarske: Otkriveni ostaci misteriozne životinje, saznali smo i kojeCroatia· 2025-06-21
Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo who speculated that the remains found might belong to a wild boar.
Jutarnji list - Šokantan prizor na požarištu kod Makarske: Otkriveni ostaci misteriozne životinje, saznali smo i kojeCroatia· 2025-06-21Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo and spoke about the exhibition showcasing the staff's photography.
Jutarnji list - Izložba kakve nema nigdje drugo: Do kraja ljeta se u zagrebačkom ZOO mogu vidjeti posebne fotografijeCroatia· 2025-06-08
Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo who clarified the status of the dog Norah.
Jutarnji list - Bivši zaposlenik HRT-a izmislio priču o migrantima koji su napali djevojčicu. Policija otkrila detalje, prijavit će gaCroatia· 2025-06-06
Ivan Cizelj is the director of the Zagreb Zoo and an experienced zoologist.
Jutarnji list - Novi šef otkriva sve tajne Zoološkog: Ne nosimo pištolje, no policija ovdje smije pucati. Znate li zašto nam lavovi ne mogu pobjeći?Croatia· 2025-03-18