Kaunas Zoo was officially opened on 1 July in 1938. It was planned for many years after the Restoration of Independence. On the opening day there were only 40 displays that were brought by professor Tadas Ivanauskas, or were given as a gift by other zoos. After a year the number of zoo displays increased to 150. On 4 December 1958 Kaunas Zoo was granted the name of a Republican Zoo.

Today the Lithuanian Zoo, located in the city centre, is a small 15,9 ha park, in which a hundred year old oaks grow. It is made up of 11 sections, each of which has a staff of 130 people. By the area and the number of animals kept in it, the zoo could equal a middle sized European zoo.

People visit the zoo from the remotest parts of the country, where they can ramble around and have a good time. Children find a lot of attractions here: they can ride a pony or a donkey, or have a ride in a carriage. Also, tame lamas are shown around the territory and children can touch or stroke them to feel how friendly animals may be.


Contact information

Radvilėnų road 21
LT – 50299, Kaunas, Lithuania
Tel: +370 37 332540;
E-mail: zoosodas@is.lt
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You can also visit: Resurrection Church, Vilnius Street, Devil's Museum
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