Lithuanian Zoological Gardens with Children

Lithuanian Zoological Gardens in Kaunas or shorter Lithuanian Zoo is the oldest zoo in the country and offers a wide range of entertainment and educational programmes for visitors. After more than two years of reconstruction, the zoo has opened new spaces and introduces new animals.

Lithuanian Zoo with children is a great idea for a trip with children. Visit Kaunas, spend a day or even a weekend. Lithuanian Zoological Gardens must be on your list of places to visit when travelling with children!

Lithuanian Zoological Gardens with Children

At the Lithuanian Zoo you will meet many exotic animals. You’ll see tigers, lions, leopards, giraffes, rhinos and two-humped camel. There are also white wolves, foxes, llamas and Lithuanian farm animals such as goats and ponies.

We were fascinated by the education centre and the exotarium, where our children spent more time than in other exhibitions. Here we found not only cosy common areas, educational films, but also themed individual areas with animals. Here you can enter different climate zones where you will come face to face with animals such as turtles, birds and reptiles. This space is very similar to the spaces we have seen in zoos abroad, and it is great to see that the new Lithuanian Zoological Gardens also has such modern spaces.

Education Centre also hosts many educational activities. The charismatic educators of the Lithuanian Zoo will be waiting for you in the educational classroom, where you can get acquainted with the educational animals, various exhibits, play educational games, and thus easily and interestingly acquire knowledge about the chosen field.

Educational institutions can also book the Lithuanian Zoo’s educational activities usin the Culture Passport programme.

Do you know you can even celebrate birthday at the Lithuanian Zoo with cildren? We offer birthday education with the rental of an educational classroom, where you can not only take part in a private educational session, but also enjoy your own treats with your guests and watch 2 cheetahs walk by in the window.

The zoo also offers presentations – at specific times (indicated on the information boards) you can hear stories from zoo staff about specific zoo inhabitants, and understand the animals’ habits and hobbies. You will even learn their names and where the animals come from. You can also check the animal presentations schedule on the Lithuanian Zoo website.

Lithuanian Zoological Gardens with Children – Practical Tips

Opening hours: the zoo is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM (Mondays from 11 AM).

The Lithuanian Zoo is located in the heart of Kaunas, in the A. Mickevičius Valley, in the outskirts of the Oak Grove. Free parking is available in the zoo’s parking by the ticket office.

While visiting the Lithuanian Zoo with children you will also find a place to grab a bite to eat or a coffee in the zoo. The Education Centre has toilets and a changing room.

The zoo also has several well-maintained and renovated playgrounds.

What made us very happy was that there is now a comfortable and fast lift to the lower level of the zoo where you can see the beautiful giraffes.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Children under 3 years old for free. Discounts for children, seniors, disabled.

Use the zoo map before or during your visit.

It will take you a few hours or even longer.

You can find out more about Kaunas Zoo and its events on its official website or on social media – Facebook and Instagram.

History

The idea of establishing a zoo in Kaunas was born in the mind of Tadas Ivanauskas. On 1 July 1938 at 5 PM the zoo was officially opened.
The Lithuanian Zoo aims to educate the public about the diversity of the world’s and Lithuania’s wildlife, endangered species and the factors causing their decline, to promote awareness and responsibility for the preservation of biodiversity, to foster an emotional bond with animals, and to cooperate with educational institutions.

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