The zoo houses a unique 'Exotarium' pavilion specifically designed for reptiles and tropical birds.
The park features a specialized feeding schedule that allows for the observation of predatory animal behavior.
The collection includes a significant population of primates, including various species of lemurs.
The zoo's layout incorporates original natural forest terrain, which remains largely untouched to provide a naturalistic habitat.
It maintains an active rescue and rehabilitation program for local wildlife found in the Rivne Oblast.
Rivne Zoo is a regional zoological park covering approximately 13.5 hectares on the outskirts of Rivne. It maintains a collection of over 150 species, including rare animals listed in the International Red Data Book. The grounds feature a dedicated 'Babushka's Yard' (Grandma's Yard) area where visitors can interact with domestic animals. The zoo focuses on conservation and education, housing exotic species like lions, tigers, and gibbons alongside local fauna. It serves as a significant green space for the city, utilizing a naturally landscaped forest area for animal enclosures. The facility operates year-round, though visitor experience varies significantly between summer and winter seasons. It is managed as a municipal institution and actively engages in species breeding programs.
The raised viewing deck overlooking the main ungulate enclosure provides an expansive backdrop of the park's greenery.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the grounds are expansive and include natural terrain paths.
Bring binoculars to get a better view of animals in the larger, forest-style enclosures.
Visit during the morning hours when animals are most active before the afternoon heat.
Do not visit during heavy rain, as many paths are unpaved and become muddy; avoid assuming all animals will be visible at once due to the large, naturalistic enclosures.
Open daily throughout the year, but some outdoor enclosures may have restricted visibility during extreme winter cold.
Do not feed the animals with outside food, do not cross safety barriers, and maintain quiet near sensitive enclosures.
