The animals of the Lithuanian Zoo are fed with balanced, wholesome feed, enriched with vitamins, that meets the needs of each animal, so visitors are strictly prohibited from feeding the animals. If you have brought animal feed, please leave it in a special box near the cash registers. The animal collection of the Lithuanian Zoo is a great value for society and science. However, many animals are predators, therefore very dangerous to humans. For your safety and the safety of the animals, you must follow the rules for visitors in the territory of the Lithuanian Zoo, which prohibits visitors from feeding the animals, throwing foreign objects into their aviaries, and disobeying warning signs. Human food can cause illness and even death for animals. For violating the rules, you will be asked to leave the territory of the Zoo and compensate the damage. If you have brought feed for the animals, please leave it in a special box near the cash registers.
Is it possible to feed the animals in the Zoo with food that you have brought?
Why is grass not cut in animal enclosures?
Grass is left in the animal enclosures so that the animals have privacy and can enjoy the shade on warm days.
What is the collection size of the Lithuanian Zoological Garden?
The total number of animals living in the Lithuanian Zoo is 2577 and the collection consists of 189 different species.
Are visitors with pets allowed in the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed in the Lithuanian Zoo due to the prevention of diseases and the peace of the animals kept.
What are the opening hours of the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Lithuanian Zoological Garden is open 366 days a year, including holidays and red color marked days on the calendar.
Opening hours of the Lithuanian Zoological
Gardens
I 11:00-20:00
II-VII 10:00-20:00
Opening hours of the ticket office
I 11:00-18:00
II-VII 10:00-18:00
Opening hours of internal exhibitions
I 11:00-19:00
II-VII 10:00-19:00
What are the ticket prices to visit the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
The ticket prices vary depending on the season; categories of tickets: adults and children; other discounts are applied. Detailed ticket prices are available here.
How long does it take (on average) to walk through the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
On the average, it takes 3 hours to visit the expositions of the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens.
Educational class duration – 45 min.
Excursion duration – 1 to 2 hours.
Educational birthday program – up to 2 hours.
How can I reach the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Lithuanian Zoological Garden is situated in the heart of the city Kaunas, A. Mickevičiaus valley, on the edge of an oak grove address Radvilėnų plentas, 21. You can reach the Lithuanian Zoological Gardenshere by foot, bike, car, public transport.
ATTENTION:
We do not recommend travelling by car and if possible, choosing other alternative transportation methods instead. During summer season, we advise our visitors to purchase tickets online only after making sure that you will arrive to the LZG smoothly. Tickets for the day are sold until there is one hour left before the internal exhibitions are closed – 19 h.
Is there a car parking lot near Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
There is a parking lot situated near Lithuanian Zoological Gardens; it belongs to Kaunas City Municipality. The parking lot accommodates approx. 40 cars and 2 buses. The parking of vehicles near Lithuanian Zoological Garden is free.
Are there any lockers to keep private belongings at the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Yes, there are lockers arranged at the Egzotariumas — education center; the service is free of charge.
Is it permitted to bring snacks and drinks to the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
We kindly ask visitors to not bring drinks in open containers and food to the exposition halls and souvenirs shop.
Is it possible to pay by bank card at the Lithuanian Zoological Garden ticket office?
Yes, bank cards are accepted at the Lithuanian Zoological Garden ticket offices.
Is it possible to purchase tickets online in advance?
Yes. We recommend purchasing tickets online because it is faster and more convenient.
Is it necessary to print out the tickets bought online?
No, the tickets that were bought online can be scanned by a ticket inspector. Use your mobile device to display the ticket barcode to the inspector, make sure the image is magnified and the screen lightening is set to the maximum.
Is it possible to change a ticket or get a refund?
Purchased tickets are not returned and there is no refund given, with the exception of cases when services cannot be delivered to the visitors due to the fault of the Museum. Therefore, we kindly ask our visitors to plan their arrival responsibly.
Is there a permanent, annual ticket to the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Yes, the annual ticket may be purchased both at zoo ticket offices.
Who to address in case of lost personal belongings?
In case of lost personal belongings, you can pick it up at the ticket offices of the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens. Findings are stored for 7 days after discovery.
Tickets office hours
I 11:00-18:00
II-VII 10:00-18:00
How to order an educational activity?
To order an educational activity, please call 8 682 11862 or edukacija@zoosodas.lt., also address the Cultural Passport System.
Activities are delivered in the museum or your institution upon request. Topics of the educational activities are available here.
How to order a guided excursion?
To order a guided excursion, please call 8 682 11862.
Is there a cafe in the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Yes, there are fast food carts near the entrance to the Egzotariumas – education center.
Is it possible to arrange a private event at the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Yes. Private, festive company events, seminars, conferences, workshop sessions may be arranged at the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens. To order or enquire, please call 8 682 11862.
Can individuals with movement disability visit the Lithuanian Zoological Gardens?
Yes, the educational center is equipped with ramps and a special lift, the upper and lower parts of the zoo are connected by an elevator. The entire infrastructure of the garden is also designed to be accesible for the visually impaired, and the playgrounds include facilities for children with disabilities.
Is there a separate premise specialised for feeding and / or swaddling a baby in the zoo?
Yes, there is a comfortable mother-and-child room, situated in the Egzotariumas – education center; there are specialised desks for swaddling a baby.