Housed at the Beli Visitor Centre, this place is home to, at last count, six juvenile griffon vultures that are being prepared for tagging and release into the wild. There are interesting displays on the species, and you can wander out to look at the enclosures.
Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures
Cres Island
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