Kids’ events in Mežaparks & north

Visitors can watch the seals being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Educational classes for kindergarten-aged children to interactively learn about nature, animals, and basic science principles (STEM approach).

Watch the leaf-cutter ants being fed and see them go about their busy routine.

Visitors can watch the giraffes being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Watch the hippos being fed and see the animals in action.

Visitors can watch the tapirs being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Visitors can watch the capybaras and maras being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

Visitors can watch the porcupines being fed at the scheduled time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

During the summer season, visitors can watch the reindeer being fed daily at a set time. Only zoo staff may feed the animals.

A fun and active festival for children, where they can embody the role of a tree frog in games and relays – from tadpole to adult frog. During the event, you can try to "catch" insects with a water jet and learn about the reintroduction of Eastern tree frogs into Latvian nature.

Educational and creative activities for families with children: paper bumblebee workshop, insect hotel building, meadow stories, and insect exploration with binoculars and magnifiers.

Educational activities for the youngest visitors: coloring pages, puzzles, and creative crafts on zoo-related themes.

Specially adapted educational offers and structured tour routes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Tactile and visual materials (3D models) are available for a better understanding of nature and animals.

An educational walk through the Tropical House, where children can get to know exotic animals and learn about their unique survival skills and clever tricks.

An opportunity to watch the feeding process of various zoo animals, learning about their dietary habits and lifestyle.

Informative and exciting guided tours of the zoo, exploring animals and their secrets. A new offering at Rīgas ZOO.