Rančo Ozolmājas: A Family-Friendly Animal Adventure

Rančo Ozolmājas, located in the scenic Balvi Municipality of Latvia, is more than just a zoo; it's an immersive experience where visitors can connect with nature and animals from across the globe. This 8-hectare ranch is home to a wide variety of creatures, creating a memorable adventure for both children and adults.Here, you can encounter majestic camels, African Watusi cows with impressive horns, and petite Zebu cattle. The ranch also features Irish Tinker horses, Shetland ponies, and donkeys of various breeds, including miniature, classic grey, spotted, and the uniquely shaggy French Poitou donkeys. Goat enthusiasts will appreciate the Valais black-necked mountain goats, Girgentana goats with their distinctive corkscrew horns, and charming pygmy goats. Sheep breeds include Swiss mountain sheep, Valais black-nosed sheep, Hungarian Rackas, and four-horned Jacob sheep.More exotic residents include Peruvian alpacas, kangaroos, maras, Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, and white porcupines. Bird lovers will be delighted by the African ostriches, Australian emus, South American rheas, vibrant peacocks, decorative pigeons, colorful pheasants, and elegant black swans. Don't forget the rabbits, who have their own special area where you can pet and feed them.Rančo Ozolmājas is committed to accessibility, welcoming visitors with mobility impairments and allowing dogs on leashes. The ranch offers various activities, including a 'Find and Mark' game where visitors can identify and check off the ranch's residents in a booklet. Picnic areas with grills and fireplaces are available for visitors to enjoy. In the summer, enjoy coffee and local ice cream, and for groups, pre-ordered goulash soups cooked over a fire are available.Visiting hours vary depending on the season and weather, with individual visits typically from 11:00 to 17:00 during the tourist season (Tuesday to Sunday). Longer hours may be available on weekends. In the autumn and winter, individual visits are possible by appointment.