AT A GLANCE
Why go?
ZooLandia is a compact indoor exotarium in central Yerevan that brings more than 30 rare exotic species — from South American monkeys to Red Sea moray eels — under one roof. Designed as a hands-on introduction to the animal world, it includes a guided educational excursion with every ticket and lets children feed and photograph certain residents. Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, it has become a popular family stop for locals and visitors seeking an engaging afternoon activity in the city.↗↗
What Makes It Special
Unlike an outdoor zoo, ZooLandia operates as a climate-controlled exotarium — a showcase for animals that simply cannot be found in the wilds of Armenia. The venue's own description highlights that many of these species have never before been displayed in the country, making it a unique encounter for both children and adults. The collection spans ten world regions, so the walk through the halls reads like a condensed trip around the planet: South America gives way to Africa, Asia flows into New Guinea, and the Red Sea sits a few steps from Kamchatka.↗↗
All animals are sourced from other zoos and have never lived in the wild, which the keepers note means they are comfortable around people. This captive-bred background also underpins the interactive element — children can buy feeding packs and offer snacks to certain animals, and a guided educational excursion is included with every ticket, turning the visit into a structured learning experience rather than a passive walk-through.
