Lithuanian Zoo

Lithuanian Zoological Garden (Lithuanian: Lietuvos zoologijos sodas) previously known as Kaunas' Zoological Garden (Kauno zoologijos sodas) is the oldest scientific zoo in Lithuania.[1] It is located in an Ąžuolynas oak grove park in the south-western Žaliakalnis elderate of Kaunas.[2] The territory of the zoo is 15.66 hectares (38.7 acres).

Lithuanian zoo entrance.

Zoological Garden

Plan of the zoo
Date opened	July 1, 1938[1]
Location	Kaunas, Lithuania
Coordinates	54°54′05″N 23°57′05″E
Land area	15.66 ha (38.7 acres)
No. of animals	2166 (2017)
No. of species	232 (2017)
Annual visitors	154.350 (2016)
Memberships	EAZA, EEP
Major exhibits	The aquarium, The Reptile House, The Monkeys House, The Tigers corner, The Birds House
Website	www.zoosodas.lt

The zoo was initiated in 1935 by famous Lithuanian zoologist Tadas Ivanauskas and opened on 1 July 1938 with 40 animals. These creatures were either personally owned by T. Ivanauskas or were gifts from other zoos. Within one year, the number grew to 150. The zoo currently has 2166 animals, and is classed as a medium-size zoo according to European zoo standards. It experienced funding difficulties during the 2000s.[1]