The 5 Wildlife Trips in Finland That Earn Their Price

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.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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5.Arctic Animals Sleigh Rides and Wildlife Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 7 hours · from $340

Join an English-speaking guide from Rovaniemi for a full-day Arctic outing. Meet huskies and reindeer, take two short sleigh rides when snow allows, eat a Lappish buffet, and explore Ranua Wildlife Park, home to polar bears and more than 50 Arctic species. Guides such as Simona and David have been praised for their care and local insight.

“Great day out.. even though had a fall in the snow (my fault missed the footing .) they couldn’t help me enough. Both guides are awesome well spoken.”

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