🦁 Riga Zoo – educational tours, workshops and adventures in the animal world
Riga National Zoo (Riga Zoo) offers educational tours for schoolchildren, pre-schoolers and families. A visit to the zoo is an opportunity to discover the diversity of animals, learn about their way of life and how they adapt to different environments, as well as to understand the importance of nature conservation.
Riga Zoo offers both guided tours and themed educational sessions that complement the natural sciences, biology and environmental education covered at school.
This is an ideal venue for school trips, nursery group outings, family days out and children’s birthday parties.
🎒 Riga Zoo’s offer for school classes and pre-school groups
Riga Zoo’s educational programmes are designed for children and young people from pre-school to secondary school. Teachers can choose the most suitable offer according to the pupils’ age and learning objectives.
Educational excursions, STEM lessons and the “Latvian School Bag” programme excursion are available. Click on the offer you’re interested in to find out more.
Educational tours combine a walk around the zoo with an informative commentary from a guide. Pupils learn about different animal species, their behaviour, adaptations and importance in nature.
The content and route of the tour can be tailored to the age of the group, the season and current events at the zoo.
- Number of participants: 10–30 people.
- Duration: up to 1.5 hours.
- Language: Latvian or English.
- Prices: €60 per tour + admission tickets.
- Booking: advance booking required.
🔎 View all Riga Zoo educational tours and programme descriptions
Hands-on lessons in natural sciences, biology and environmental education, in which pupils learn the curriculum content by observing animals and taking part in exploratory activities.
Lessons are tailored to different age groups:
- 🧒 Pre-school (ages 4–6).
- 🌿 Years 1–3.
- 🐣 Years 4–6.
- 🧬 Years 7–9.
- 🌍 Years 10–12.
- Number of participants: 10–30 people.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours.
- Language: Latvian or English, depending on the programme.
- Prices: €9 per child (prices include admission and guide services).
- Timetable: on weekdays, by prior booking.
Individual sessions may be available with funding from the STEM and civic participation programmes, subject to current conditions.
As part of the “Latvian School Bag” programme, Riga Zoo offers an educational tour that combines natural sciences with an exploration of Latvia’s cultural heritage.
Pupils learn how animals are depicted in the coats of arms of Latvian towns, as well as in legends, stories and traditions, and compare their symbolic meanings with the actual lifestyles of these animals.
- Number of participants: 10–30 pupils.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours.
- Language: Latvian.
- Prices: €60 per tour + admission tickets.
- Availability: on weekdays, by prior booking.
📅 Booking educational tours and lessons
School and pre-school groups must book their chosen programme in advance, agreeing on the date, time and number of participants.
📞 ZooSkolas telephone number: +371 22003212
✉️ Email: zooskola@rigazoo.lv
👨👩👧👦 Riga Zoo – a day out for families with children
Riga Zoo is the perfect place for a family day out, where a single visit combines a walk in the fresh air, observing animals and learning something new.
At the zoo, you can discover a variety of animals from around the world and learn about their lifestyles and natural habitats. A visit can be enjoyable for young children, teenagers and adults alike.
The animals on display depend on the season, weather conditions and the animals’ daily routines.
🎉 Other tours and offers
Riga Zoo also offers guided tours for families, groups of friends and other visitors.
During the tours, you can get to know the zoo’s residents in greater depth and learn interesting facts about the animals’ behaviour, adaptation and way of life.
- Tours for different age groups.
- The guide will talk about the animals and their lives.
- The route and content will depend on the tour selected.
PRICES: €60 per tour + admission tickets.
Riga Zoo offers the chance to celebrate a child’s birthday in an unusual setting – getting to know the animals and taking part in themed activities.
The birthday expedition combines entertainment with educational content and allows children to spend their special day in the world of animals.
- Themed activities for children.
- Getting to know the animals and educational tasks.
- An unusual setting for birthday celebrations.
Prices: €80 for the birthday expedition + admission tickets.
📍 Location and contact details
Riga National Zoological Garden (Riga ZOO)
📍 Meža prospekts 1, Riga, Mežaparks.
Riga ZOO is situated in Mežaparks and can be reached by both public transport and private vehicles.
🌐 Website: www.rigazoo.lv
📞 ZooSchool: +371 22003212
✉️ Educational excursions: zooskola@rigazoo.lv
📅 Opening hours, tickets and planning your visit
Riga Zoo is open to visitors all year round, but opening hours and the availability of individual exhibits may vary depending on the season.
We recommend checking the current opening hours, ticket prices and information on animal viewing opportunities before your visit.
🕒 Check current opening hours and ticket prices
School and nursery groups must book educational tours and lessons in advance by making arrangements with ZooSkolu in good time.
Programme availability, prices and booking conditions are subject to change. We recommend checking the latest information on the Riga Zoo website.