Animal sanctuary and educational centre in Daruvar, Croatia

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Zeljka. I'm Catholic theologist and formar prosfesor at Catholic college. I was teaching subjects of "Animal Theology" and "Border Questions between Theology and Natural Science". I'm trying to make my knowlage in theory come true by building an real animal sanctuary and educational center.
    We are very extraordinary family! We are trying to live all together with no fences between us as much as we can ... REAL COMUNITY BEETWEEN THE SPECIES IN JESUS SPIRIT!!!
    Our family now consists out of: 4 dogs (Bobby, Tara, Mazica, Čupko), 18 cats (Koko, Kiara, Tiggy, Zeta, Pahi, Vida, Pongo, Kleo, Botza, Sara, Petko, Richard, Šarko, Juan, Kio, Moly, Marley, Mrva ), 3 pigs (Micek, Maja and 'litle Gigy' - he is quite huge now, but stil piglet in his mind), 1 rebit (Jimmy) and 14 chickens (Katica , Sokolica with her 4 chickens, Goldy, Štef, Jura, Red and Milo with his 3 hens) and 9 sheep (Drago, Karlo, Janko, Vito & ladies).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will have the opportunity to get to know various animals, how nature works, and elementary gardening skills. Here in Daruvar we have a beautiful little center with parks and there are 2 famous Ginko trees 700 years old (they even have the names: Adam and Eva). Also we have here thermal baths and one nice little cinema (movies are not synchronized!).

  • Help

    Help

    Mainly I need help around the animals and the property. Also I prefer a person who knows his or her way around the internet for my facebook and instagram page. Making pictures and video`s is a part of that as well. Very welcome is one who have driveing licence and could drive our little old car. ;)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Croatian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I can teach Croatian if any of workawayers want it ... I like to learn something about all lenguages ... but, especialy I like to learn more english and german ...

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    It is 3 beds in separate studio near my house. Studio is with own kitchen, bathroom and litlle balcony . The food is vegetarian. I provide only vegetarian basic groceris for you. You prepare your meals by yourself. I will not provide any meat for you. If you want meat, you can buy it and cooked it by yourself. I'm ready to cook sometimes and exchange some vegan/vegetarian recipe, but mostly you are cooking and eating alone in the studio.
    Usauly we are talking at the evening what have to be done next day. You usauly working alone on this tasks. I meet you at the afternoone and discus with you the questions you are interesting in.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The center is 30 minute walk away (2 km). There are many parks. thermal baths, nice little cinema, restaurants and shops ... We have footpath nearby the property and near the town (cc 15 min driveing) is a little mountain (cc 600 m high) with nice hiking path and nice viewpoint at the end and great view from the top of it ...
    We have here our own little car and bike wich you can use to get groceries from the town or to reach the monutain and enjoy in countryside, but only if you have a driveing licence (I'm not driveing) or/if you know how to ride a bike .... ;)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dog must be friendly with all species here (dogs, cats, chickens, rebit, pigs and sheep).

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 312641399981

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