There is a variety of wild animals in the forests, such as moose, deer, roe, wild boars, wolves, foxes, hares, mink, etc. The district has 286 lakes and the Zeimena River with its tributaries. Kretuonas Lake is a famous nesting area for rare Lithuanian birds. The lakes abound in pike, tench, perch, bream, burbot, etc. The rivers and lakes also afford places for salmon, vimbas and other fish to spawn.
Tourism is a service with good future prospects.
Much of the land, especially bordering the lakes, is attractive for recreation and hunting. The Zeimena River is popular among canoeing enthusiasts. Places to visit. There are no large enterprises. The Vilnius-Daugavpils railway crosses the District.