Fun for the Whole Family in Latvia – 9 Interesting Zoos

Many people are looking for places in Latvia where they can enjoy a family outing! So bring the children or your friends and visit the zoos: enjoy nature together, see and feed the animals, and take great photographs. We recommend places where the whole family can enjoy an unforgettable time in Latvia!

“Brieži” Mini Zoo

“Brieži” Mini Zoo invites you to spend a wonderful day at the zoo, which is located near Riga. The mini zoo is home to several types of birds, such as geese, ducks, chickens, pheasants and peacocks. The park is also home to rabbits, guinea pigs, squirrels, raccoons, Dutch pygmy goats, sheep, Shetland ponies, fallow deer and many other animals. There is also a picnic area where you can enjoy a sunny day and relax with your family. On weekends, children can ride a pony or a donkey. The zoo also invites visitors to take part in feeding the animals. The animals may be fed only with food purchased at the park.

For children aged 4 and over and schoolchildren – €3. Adults – €5. Family ticket – €12. Barbecue facilities and food for feeding the animals can also be ordered for an additional charge.

Saurieši, Stopiņi Parish, Ropaži Municipality, LV-2130

The park can be contacted by telephone at +371 22005519

“Rakši” Park

Take a walk through the zoo in the fresh air across its 7-hectare grounds. The open-air “Rakši” Zoo is home to more than 100 animals – camels, llamas, alpacas, goats, donkeys and rabbits, which visitors can also feed.

Children aged 2 to 6 – €5; schoolchildren and adults – €7. The price includes admission to the zoo, a picnic area and a trampoline for children.

Amata Municipality, Drabeši Parish, LV-4101.

The park can be contacted by telephone at +371 20009097

Riga Zoo

Riga Zoo is not large, but it is cosy and compact. It is home to many interesting animals – giraffes, zebras, camels, fur seals, a lion family, penguins, lemurs, owls and many others. There is also a tropical house where you can see many tropical animals and insects. You can watch seal shows and see how various animals, such as giraffes, roe deer, seals, crocodiles and other residents of Riga Zoo, are fed.

An adult ticket costs €10; tickets for children, students and pensioners cost €5 upon presentation of identification.

1 Meža Prospekts, Northern District, Riga, LV-1014. Easily accessible by private or public transport.

Riga Zoo can be contacted by telephone at 67518409.

“Lauku sēta” Mini Zoo

“Lauku sēta” Mini Zoo is a place for quiet and peaceful walks around the grounds while viewing some of the animals. Unfortunately, feeding the animals with food brought from home is prohibited. Feeding the animals and riding them is possible only together with the owner, using specially prepared food. The programme includes feeding the animals with bottles and teats, warming up a horse, feeding llamas and other fun activities.

€5 for adults and €3 for children aged 5 and over.

12 km from Jelgava and 41 km from Riga.

“More” Safari Park

At “More” Safari Park, you will be delighted by forest animals – deer. The 1.5-kilometre walking trail takes 40–60 minutes. During this time, you can see the park’s noble inhabitants, such as red deer, fallow deer and others. You can also book an individual or group tour, during which a guide will tell you about the park’s history and its inhabitants. The park has an antler exhibition, and the antlers can even be purchased as souvenirs. The park also offers photo sessions with its inhabitants, as well as the opportunity to feed them by hand. You will remember this unforgettable trip around the park with the deer for a long time.

An adult ticket costs €5, while a ticket for children under 12 costs €3.

70 km from Riga and 19 km from Sigulda. “Saulstari”, More Parish, Sigulda Municipality, LV-2170

The park can be contacted by telephone at +371 29444662.

“JuRita” Mini Zoo

“JuRita” Mini Zoo is a wonderful place to spend time outdoors with your family. In the park, you can meet the charming residents of the mini zoo, such as alpacas, camels, sheep, ponies, donkeys, rabbits, horses, kangaroos and others. Visitors can feed the animals by hand. Food can be purchased at the park.

Tickets for children under 3 are free; tickets for children aged 3–18, pensioners and people with disabilities cost €3; adults – €4.

22a Rīgas Street, Daugavpils, LV-5401.

The zoo can be contacted by telephone at +371 65422818

“Dobuļi” Mini Zoo

At “Dobuļi” Mini Zoo, you can discover a huge collection of interesting and lovely animals, including wild, exotic and domestic birds, as well as pets and wild animals. There is also a pond where you can observe various birds and animals. You can also have a picnic by the pond or at one of the separate tables. At the mini zoo, you can feed the animals with food available for purchase (€1 for 400 g).

A ticket for children aged 3 to 16 costs €4. An adult ticket costs €6.

Iecava Parish, Bauska Municipality, LV-3913

The mini zoo can be contacted by telephone at +371 29177846

“Rančo” Mini Zoo

“Rančo” Mini Zoo is a wonderful place for a family outing together with the park’s domestic animals. The park is home to various animals, such as peacocks, donkeys, kangaroos, horses, ponies, turkeys, ducks, pheasants, ornamental pigeons, rabbits, chipmunks and many others. Visitors can pet the animals, hold them and feed them. For €1, you can purchase various food products for the park’s inhabitants.

Talsi Municipality, Lībagi Parish, “Saules”.

The park can be contacted regarding registration and prices by telephone at +371 26479669

“Atomi” Mini Zoo

At “Atomi” Mini Zoo, you can see white peacocks, eagles, chickens, ducks of various breeds, African ostriches, Australian emus, mongooses, donkeys, llamas, pygmy goats and a couple of deer. On the way to the pastures, you may encounter cows, sheep and horses. Some animals may also be fed. Animals may be fed only with food purchased at the zoo. Children can play in the playground while their parents have a picnic.

Adult tickets – €4; children aged 0 to 2 – free; children aged 3 to 16 – €3.

“Namejs”, Grīnvalti, Nīca Parish, Nīca Municipality

Contact the mini zoo by telephone at +371 25560040

ZOO RESIDENCE

The zoo is home to more than 50 species of animals and various birds. The park is full of girls dressed in costumes that attract its youngest visitors. At the zoo, you can see both domestic and exotic animals and birds. There are separate activities for children, such as a playground, and the whole family can walk along the Dauga

Adult tickets – €6.00; children’s tickets (from 3 to 17 years) – €4.00

Contact the zoo by telephone at +371 20 583 636

Stārasti, Salaspils Parish, LV-2121

Zoos are a wonderful place for children to have fun and for parents to relax. You can easily have a picnic while the children play and interact with the domestic animals. All these zoos are located in different parts of Latvia, so you can choose the ones closest to you. A visit to the zoo will bring satisfaction and positive emotions, so families with children should definitely consider this type of entertainment.