The Riga Zoo was established on 14 October 1912.  Since 1992 the Riga Zoo is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). A highlight of your visit to the zoo is watching an animal feeding show! Feeding shows include animals such as hippopotamus, wild boars, giraffes, reindeers, meerkats, seal and a lot more. If you are visiting Riga with your kids, the zoo should definitely be at the top of your itinerary! Trivia- Riga Zoo is spread across approximately 20 hectares and houses around 3000 animals (excluding insects and other invertebrates). 

• Visit the zoo in the morning as the animals are most active in the first part of the day.
• During the summer (June, July, August) from 11.30 a.m. to 2.15 p.m., visitors have an opportunity to see animal feeding shows.

• Adults: Euros 6
• Children (4-18), Seniors (70 +, identification required) and students (identification required): Euros 4
• Family ticket (2 adults+2 children OR 1adult+3 children): Euros 17
• Groups of 10 people or more: Euros 5 per person.

• Booking office: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tropical House: 11 a.m. to 6.45 p.m.
• Visitors may stay on grounds until 7 p.m.

• Ezermalas iela tram stop
• Ezermalas iela bus stop
• Mezaparks tram stop

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