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Riga Zoo

Meza prospekts 1, Riga 1014, Latvia
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Ranked #14 of 47 attractions in Riga
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Riga
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I have seen better Zoo than this one, but it still have some attractions - like Tropical House, girafes, those little funny animals (just don`t know English for that) that make you laugh and good location by the Kisezers lake.

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Riga, Latvia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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The zoo itself is rather average, in comparison with zoos in other countries.

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Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Quite a poor collection if you are going to compare it to some famous European zoo's, but still enjoyable as one of the richest collections in Northerrn and Eastern Europe.

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Jurmala, Latvia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

It is a nice time spending close to nature and animals.

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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My daughter was at full delight! The Zoo occupies a large territory, so we could spend there half a day. It's a nice place for a family rest.

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Sale
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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Take tram 11, from the city, to the end of the line at Mezaparks and walk the 100 yards to the entrance. The entrance fee was 4 Lats and I spent a good couple of hours walking round, looking at tigers, bears, camels, hippos and the rest of what is a good collection of mammals, reptiles, fish and all manner... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

A great zoo with many fine animals such as giraffes.

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Riga
Top Contributor
108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

buy e-tallon for 24 hours or 2 rides for each person at tourism information centre or any news stand, than take tram nr 11 and go to the last stop (may be one before last, you should step out) than you will see gates of riga zoo, which was established some 100 years ago. it is great and big fun... More

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Oulu, Finland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

The zoo is a very good with a selection of animals. The animals are kept well. There was a special offer of LVL 1 per person in the evening but the regular price is also affordable. A very good zoo, recommended for families with children.

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Concordia, Kansas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I went to this attraction with a local and it was a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Admission is reasonable and the attractions are different from most North American zoos. The European Mink and Red Squirrels, for instance, were some of the more entertaining denizens, due to their interaction with the guests. Many of the large animals, as... More

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