The zoo is situated entirely indoors, making it unique among major Lithuanian wildlife attractions.
It is integrated directly into the infrastructure of a major shopping center.
The facility features specialized bio-filtration systems to maintain air quality for both animals and visitors.
The animal collection focuses on smaller species suited to contained, climate-controlled environments.
Zoopark is an indoor, climate-controlled zoo located within the Mega shopping center complex in Kaunas, Lithuania. It hosts over 80 species of animals from five different continents, including primates, reptiles, and tropical birds. The facility operates as an educational space focused on animal welfare and conservation awareness. Unlike traditional outdoor zoos, it is entirely enclosed, allowing for year-round operation regardless of Lithuanian weather conditions. Visitors can observe small mammals like meerkats, fennec foxes, and various species of monkeys in designed habitats. The space is partitioned into themed zones that mimic the natural environments of the housed animals. It is primarily designed as a family-oriented attraction for close-up animal encounters.
The meerkat habitat, which provides clear, unobstructed viewing angles for close-up photography.
Wear layers as the indoor temperature is kept stable for the animals, which may feel warm for active visitors.
Check the daily schedule upon arrival for specific feeding sessions or educational presentations.
Use the interactive educational signage to learn about conservation efforts and animal behaviors.
Attempting to feed the animals with food brought from outside the facility, as this is prohibited to protect their health.
Do not touch the animals or tap on glass enclosures; flash photography is strictly prohibited to prevent animal stress.
