Rīga Zoo will host Putnu dienas (Bird Days) on April 11th and 12th, offering a range of activities focused on avian life. Visitors will have the opportunity to build birdhouses for starlings, tits, and flycatchers.
Educational Opportunities
For those less confident in their birdhouse-building skills, an informative walking tour will be available. Worksheets and pencils will be provided at the zoo’s ticket offices to help visitors identify the birds residing at Rīga Zoo and learn intriguing facts about them.
The program also features talks from bird experts. On April 11th, Viesturs Ķerus will speak at the Vides izglītības centrs “Zinarium” (Environmental Education Centre “Zinarium”) about old forests and the flycatcher, offering advice on creating bird-friendly gardens and leading a bird song identification session. On April 12th, ornithologist Ance Priedniece will visit the zoo to test visitors’ knowledge of the flycatcher and introduce other bird species found in Latvia through interactive activities.
Putnu mēnesi (Bird Month) and Putnu dienu activities at Rīga Zoo are supported by partner “LIDL,” who are also the foster parents of the zoo’s black storks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of birdhouses can be made at the event?
Visitors can make birdhouses for starlings, tits, and flycatchers.
Where will the talks by bird experts take place?
Viesturs Ķerus will speak at the Vides izglītības centrs “Zinarium” on April 11th, and Ance Priedniece will visit the zoo on April 12th.
Who is supporting the Bird Month and Bird Days activities?
The activities are supported by partner “LIDL,” who are also the foster parents of the zoo’s black storks.
Will these events continue to be offered in the future, and what other educational programs might Rīga Zoo develop?
