The 15 Best Wildlife Park Visits in Lapland

1.Wildlife Park Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · 1 day · from $31Our pick

Spend a full day at Ranua Wildlife Park, Finland’s Arctic wildlife park, where a 3-kilometer forest route passes spacious enclosures for about 150 animals from 50 northern species. You’ll see animals such as polar bears, lynx, owls, and other Arctic wildlife. Plan 1.5 to 2 hours for the walk, dress for the weather, and collect your wristband at the ticket office.

“Beautiful day in a beautiful location in a beautiful country. Loved every minute of the day. would highly recommend. One this is an alternative lunch option for the not fish eaters. but the day was sublime.”

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2.Ranua’s Wildlife Park Ticket with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

From Rovaniemi, ride a minibus to Ranua Wildlife Park, where you can walk forest paths and high viewing routes near polar bears, wolves, lynx, elk, Arctic foxes, and owls. Hotel pickup, entry, and return transport are included. You get about three hours in the park, with time for a café stop and souvenir shopping.

“We were going to take public transport to the zoo, but there were limited options on the weekend so we decided to book a driver. The road conditions were difficult but our driver (Anna, I think) was very careful. My only complaint would be that the van was a bit crowded with 6 passengers.”

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3.Ranua Wildlife Park Day: Visit the Arctic Animals

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $154

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park for a three-hour visit among polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolverines, lynx, wolves, owls, and other northern species. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and entry, while you walk the 2.5 km forest route at a guided or independent pace. Winter clothing is included.

“It was an amazing experience! The guides and the driver are so friendly and kind! The zoo is big and you can see different kind of animals! We suggest you that excursion!”

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4.Ranua Zoo Entry Ticket w/ Walking Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $146

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking driver and guide handles the transfer, then you explore the zoo for about 1.5 hours, with chances to see polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, lynx, owls, and moose. Lunch and a Fazer chocolate welcome are included.

“absolutely fantastic, we had a great day saw lots of animals and had a lovely lunch 😀 so glad we did this activity.”

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5.Tour to Ranua Wildlife Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park by comfortable minibus, with hotel pickup, entry included, and an English or Russian-speaking guide. Walk through a snowy Arctic forest to see polar bears, arctic foxes, wolverines, lynx, and other northern species. You get time for snacks and souvenirs before returning.

“We were picked up and dropped off on time. Our tickets were purchased for us and handed to us. We got to explore the Zoo/Nature Reserve which was a little underwhelming. I went to see Polar Bears. There was only one polar bear. The service provided by the service provider was good. The park itself was ok.”

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6.Trip to Ranua Zoo with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · from $102

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo with Uncle Alex, an English-speaking driver who provides pickup, round-trip transport, and skip-the-line admission. Allow about five hours in total, including a 1 to 1.5-hour drive each way and roughly two hours at the zoo. Look for lynxes, wolves, moose, birds of prey, snow owls, and Finland’s only white bear.

“For us it was the most comfortable way to visit Ranua, as we were picked up at our hotel (some activities offer pick-up only in some places mainly in the center). It was really just a transfer and the entrance tickets but I read reviews of a guided tour and for some it was too quick and for others too slow so we decided to enjoy it with my Mom on our own speed. In the van it was a quite bumpy and I’m pregnant, luckily 2nd trimester but I do not recommend it in the 1st, especially with complications and/or previous miscarriages! Also this tour gave us a bit…”

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7.Guided Ranua Wildlife Park tour with Lunch, Small group adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $174Top rated

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park, about an hour away, to see polar bears, wolves, lynxes, foxes, owls, and other Arctic animals. A local guide, such as Alex or Tania, may lead the walk and explain Finnish nature and culture. Entry, buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“We were guided by Alex. He gave a good overview of the park and all the animals. He answered all our questions. Thank you Alex for a memorable day. The chocolates are yummy 😋”

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8.Ranua Zoo tour, optional lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $173

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo with NortsaV Tours, then walk an easy 2.5 km forest route among nearly 200 Arctic animals and birds. Entry, guide service, and hotel transfers are included. The zoo is outdoors, so dress for the season. Small children can use sledges in winter or carriages in summer.

“Guide was great, on time and friendly, got to enjoy the zoo (which was really good) at our own leisure and wasn’t rushed if wanted food afterwards before the journey back. Highly recommend 😀”

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9.Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $165

Travel from Rovaniemi or Santa’s Village to Ranua Wildlife Park, about an hour away, with an English-speaking guide such as Alex. Walk roughly 2.5 kilometers through Arctic forest enclosures to see polar bears, brown bears, lynx, foxes, musk ox, and other northern species. Entry, transport, and hotel pickup are included, with a restaurant and Fazer sweets stop afterward.

“Good experience for animal lovers :) Our guide Alex was very helpful and great driver(believe me you need it here)”

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10.Ranua Zoo Entry Ticket with BBQ Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 5 hours · from $258

Spend five hours at Ranua Wildlife Park, Finland’s Arctic zoo, watching polar bears, moose, wolves, reindeer, owls, and Arctic foxes. An English-speaking guide leads the visit, followed by a campfire meal of grilled Lappish pork sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. Pickup and drop-off are included from selected Rovaniemi hotels.

“Carino lo zoo, anche se mi aspettavo che le zone dedicate fossero più grandi. I bambini ne sono sempre entusiasti. Un consiglio: coprirsi molto bene con doppi calzini termica, pile e tutto il necessario!L'escursione è tutta all'aperto e il freddo si sente, se non correttamente equipaggiati. 😊”

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11.Visit To Ranua Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $174

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo with an English or Russian-speaking guide, admission included. You get about three hours to follow the wooded trail, see Arctic animals such as polar bears and snowy owls, eat, and shop at your own pace before returning by minibus.

“Our driver was polite and professional and the experience went exactly as described. Ranua Zoo is beautiful and we saw a polar bear and snowy owl!”

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12.Trip to Ranua Zoo with Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park with pickup from a hotel, apartment, airport, or another point within 50 km of the city center. Uncle Alex Travel provides transport and entry tickets, then gives you roughly 2.5 to 3 hours to walk the 2.5 km zoo route independently. Look for polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, lynx, and reindeer.

“Sighting the polar bear, the brown bear, the wolf pack and the lynx was priceless. There could be a caution given to bring insect/ mosquito repellent.”

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13.Day at Ranua Wildlife Park Arctic Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $176

Spend 5.5 hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park with an English-speaking guide. See polar and brown bears, lynxes, foxes, musk oxen, and Arctic birds among about 200 animals. Transport, entry, winter clothing, and buffet lunch are included. A Fazer sweets factory stop may fit if time allows.

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14.Private Ranua Zoo tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $307

Travel privately from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo in a premium vehicle, then follow an easy 2.5-kilometer forest path among nearly 200 Arctic animals and birds. Lunch, coffee, tea, zoo admission, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. The experience lasts about five hours and suits families who want a simple, private day out.

“Had high expectations after seeing reviews and hearing recommendation It is a nice zoo. But it is a zoo. Animals are kept in cages with very little place to move around. It’s not a wildlife park. No animals are roaming free. The private tour was not worth it You can easily find your own way and enough signing tells you about different spiecies . It is a good zoo. And amazing nature around just expect a zoo not wildlife park”

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15.Bus to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel by comfortable coach from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Ranua Zoo, about 80 kilometers away. Your professional driver handles pickup, the one-hour ride, and the return trip, leaving you roughly three hours at the zoo. WiFi is available onboard, but your zoo admission ticket is not included.

“This tour was just transportation to and from the Zoo for us and that was flawless. Communication, talking to the driver and the vehicle itself were top. The only thing was that depending on the configuration 3h at the Zoo may feel right”

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