Obverse: The obverse of the coin shows the central entrance gate of the zoo with the inscription ZOODĀRZS (ZOO) and groups of exotic animals on either side. Above, the inscription "RĪGAS ZOOLOĢISKAIS DĀRZS" (lit. RĪGAS ZOO) and the year "1912" are engraved in a semicircle. The denomination of the coin "1 LATS" is engraved in a semicircle at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a stylized circle of seven animal figures.
About the coin: The coin is designed to mark the 100th anniversary of Riga Zoo.