LatviaPublished: 21 August 2026 at 16:58

Riga Zoo to open for just three hours Saturday, closed Sunday due to storm

Due to forecast heavy rain and a storm, Riga Zoo will be open for only three hours on Saturday and will remain closed on Sunday, its administration announced.

The administration of Riga Zoo has announced changes to its working hours this weekend because of an approaching storm with heavy rainfall.

On Saturday, the zoo will welcome visitors for just three hours, while on Sunday it will not open to the public at all.

The decision was made for safety reasons in light of the unfavorable weather forecast. The administration is advising visitors to take the schedule changes into account when planning a trip to the zoo.

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