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Ranua Wildlife Park Day: Visit the Arctic Animals

1. Ranua Wildlife Park Day: Visit the Arctic Animals

Take a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park and see polar bears and other arctic species! With an expert guide, learn about the animals' characteristics and living habits, including polar bears, arctic foxes, wolverines, and lynx. Enjoy a 2.5 km walk in the magical snowy forest and encounter animals that call the arctic their home. Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost zoo in Finland and the second most northerly in the world, making it a must-visit destination for families in Lapland. After being picked up, you will be driven to Ranua Wildlife Park, home to around 50 species of wild arctic animals and 200 animal varieties. All animals live in enclosures similar to their indigenous environment. Before you start your way back to Rovaniemi, you will have some time to have lunch or small snacks and do some souvenirs shopping.

Rovaniemi: Arctic Animals Sleigh Rides and Wildlife Zoo

2. Rovaniemi: Arctic Animals Sleigh Rides and Wildlife Zoo

Discover polar bears, huskies, and hundreds of other Arctic animals in Ranua Wildlife Park on a guided tour from Rovaniemi. Enjoy a traditional Lappish buffet lunch and experience two short sleigh rides, one pulled by a team of dogs and one by reindeer. Learn all about huskies, reindeer, and local life. Following pickup from your accommodation, meet the local huskies at a husky farm and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime short sled rides pulled by the dogs and reindeer (weather dependent). Continue your journey in Ranua Wildlife Park and discover the Arctic wilderness.  Relax with a buffet lunch of traditional food in the middle of a forest. After the satisfying meal, begin to explore the breathtaking winter wonderland in the wilderness zoo with the help of your guide and see polar bears and hundreds of other species of Arctic animals in their natural habitat.

Rovaniemi: Ranua Zoo Entry Ticket with BBQ Picnic

3. Rovaniemi: Ranua Zoo Entry Ticket with BBQ Picnic

Visit the only Zoo in the arctic, Ranua Zoo. Here you will be able to encounter animals that are local to this arctic region. The most popular are the moose and the polar bears. The zoo also shows you over 200 famous local animals, such as forest reindeer, wolves, and the arctic fox. One of the best ways to appreciate the animals is while they are eating, the zoo display feeding times in their brochure. Watch while the wolves and polar bears enjoy their meals before you enjoy your own. Don’t forget the many types of owls that are hard to spot in nature will be there. Afterward, enjoy a campfire at the zoo forest park and eat a delicious Lappish barbecue of wood fire grilled Lappish pork sausage and blueberry juice. Then return to your hotel after you have finished seeing everything at this wonderful zoo.

Ranua: Wildlife Park Tour

4. Ranua: Wildlife Park Tour

Experience a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park and see polar bears and amazing other Arctic species. To begin, take a transfer to Ranua Wildlife Park, home to around 50 species of wild Arctic animals and 200 animal varieties. Learn about the animals' characteristics and living habits, including polar bears, arctic foxes, wolverines, and lynx. Enjoy a walk in the magical snowy forest and encounter animals that call the Arctic their home. Before returning to Rovaniemi, take some time to have lunch or small snacks and do some souvenirs shopping.

From Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Zoo with Entry Ticket

5. From Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Zoo with Entry Ticket

The Ranua Arctic Zoo tour in Lapland is an adventure that offers a unique opportunity to see some of the world's most iconic Arctic animals up close. The zoo is located in the heart of Lapland's forests and is home to over 50 different animal species that have adapted to life in the Arctic. The tour typically begins with a drive from your hotel to the Ranua Arctic Zoo, where you'll be greeted by your guide. You'll see polar bear, reindeer, lynx, and many other species that call the Arctic home. The zoo is designed to mimic the animals' natural habitats as closely as possible, so you'll feel as though you're walking through a real Arctic landscape. In addition to the animal exhibits, the Ranua Arctic Zoo tour also offers various activities such as snowshoeing, ice fishing, and a Northern Light hunt. We also visit the zoo's souvenir shop and restaurant, where you can purchase locally made crafts and enjoy traditional Finnish food. Overall, the Ranua Arctic Zoo tour in Lapland is a unique and educational experience that offers a glimpse into the world of Arctic animals. The zoo is committed to conservation and education, and the tour provides an opportunity to learn about the challenges these animals face in the wild. It's an adventure that's suitable for people of all ages and is sure to be a highlight of your trip to Lapland.

Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour from Rovaniemi

6. Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour from Rovaniemi

Spend an unforgettable half-day at Ranua Wildlife Park, the world's northernmost zoo, located in an Arctic forest a 1-hour drive from Rovaniemi. Benefit from the services of an English-speaking guide as you meet 50 different species of animals, including brown bear, lynx, fox, musk ox, and more. Established in 1983, the park's spacious enclosures are set in the middle of northern conifer forests, the natural habitat of most of the animals. See the only polar bears living in Finland, as well as other Arctic wildlife.  Then, enjoy a buffet lunch in Ranua after your visit to the zoo and take a look to the Fazer sweets shop.

Ranua Zoo Tour & Buffet Lunch - Small Group

7. Ranua Zoo Tour & Buffet Lunch - Small Group

Welcome to the Ranua Zoo Tour, your ultimate adventure in the heart of Lapland, Finland! Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of the Arctic wildlife as you explore the incredible world of polar bears, wolves, and other magnificent creatures. As you step into the Ranua Zoo, you'll feel as though you've been transported to a magical winter wonderland. With its breathtaking natural surroundings and incredible animal encounters, this tour is an experience you'll never forget. The highlight of your visit will undoubtedly be the polar bears. Witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat as they roam, play and swim in their Arctic pool. Watch in awe as they interact with each other, demonstrating their incredible strength and agility. Next, you'll have the opportunity to observe the wolves as they roam and hunt in their natural habitat. Get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures, and learn all about their behaviors, social structures, and hunting techniques. But that's not all! The Ranua Zoo is home to a wide variety of other Arctic animals, including reindeer, foxes, lynx, and more. As you explore the park, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see these incredible creatures up close and learn about their unique characteristics and habitats. So why wait? Book your Ranua Zoo tour today and experience the wonders of Lapland's incredible wildlife for yourself!

Ranua Wildlife Park Experience

8. Ranua Wildlife Park Experience

Enjoy a day for the whole family in the Ranua Wildlife Park in Lapland. Take a guided walk through the beautiful winter environment and admire the many wild creatures of the Arctic. Have a buffet lunch and convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Get pickedup from your hotel and meet your guide as you enter into the Ranua Wildlife Park. As you walk through this unique place, listen and learn about the many wild arctic species that inhabit the park. Discover over 200 arctic specimens and listen to your guide share the wonders of this different and new world. Afterward, have your fill at the park's buffet lunch, before being dropped back off at your hotel.

Rovaniemi: Day at Ranua Wildlife Park Arctic Zoo

9. Rovaniemi: Day at Ranua Wildlife Park Arctic Zoo

Spend a day in an Arctic zoo at the Ranau Wildlife Park! Ranua Wildlife Park is 1-hour drive away from Rovaniemi in an Arctic forest. It hosts approximately 50 species of animals and all together there are around 200 Arctic animals such as polar and brown bears, lynxes, foxes, numerous birds species, musk oxen and more. Your journey will take place in a mini bus or large bus depending on the number of the travelers. The buffet lunch in Ranua will be served after the visit to the zoo. There is a Fazer sweets factory in the Rovaniemi and Ranua route which you will be able to visit as well if time permits.

Ranua Wildlife Park Day: Visit the Arctic Animals

10. Ranua Wildlife Park Day: Visit the Arctic Animals

Take a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park and see polar bears and other arctic species! lLearn about the animals' characteristics and living habits, including polar bears, arctic foxes, wolverines, and lynx. Enjoy a 2.5 km walk in the magical snowy forest and encounter animals that call the arctic their home. Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost zoo in Finland and the second most northerly in the world, making it a must-visit destination for families in Lapland. After being picked up, you will be driven to Ranua Wildlife Park, home to around 50 species of wild arctic animals and 200 animal varieties. All animals live in enclosures similar to their indigenous environment. Before you start your way back to Rovaniemi, you will have some time to have lunch or small snacks and do some souvenirs shopping.

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What people are saying about Ranua

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4.8 / 5

based on 20 reviews

We had a tour of the artic zoo with Mikko today. What an amazing person he was very patient with the children and very knowledgeable about all the animals and Forrests. He is a asset to the company. Thank you for such a wonderful day and top snowball maker! From the mole family

We having fun for all the activities include reindeer ride, husky ride, winter trail and ranua zoo. Our guide Julien is super nice guy are helpful, passionate, playful, knowledgeable and kids friendly, we adult and kids enjoy the tour very much! Having a fruitful day!

Our tour guide is Pablo, a very responsible and on time tour guide. He did a very good job in explaining to us on our queries and walk us all the way in the zoo. And he also prepare a hot drink for us ! Will definitely recommend this to my friends

Had a great time on this tour. The guides: Azzurra, Albert, and Stefanos, we’re brilliant. They were easy going and informative and had no issues takings lots of photos. 10/10

Tour guides were fantastic,very knowledgeable about the zoo. Had a fantastic day Definitely worth a visit