Ranua Zoo Experience with Flexible Package Options

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About this activity

Comfortable transport, flexible pacing, and easy walking paths, this tour is perfect for all ages and seasons—whether winter’s snowy magic or summer’s forest charm.

Experience Arctic wildlife, ideal for animal photography and families. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or a meeting point and travel ~80 km to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi.

Explore the 2.8 km walking trail through pristine forest, home to over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, all in their natural habitats. The tour lasts 2–3 hours inside the park, with plenty of time to enjoy wildlife, visit the souvenir and local chocolate shop, and capture stunning photos.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Refreshing North

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Optional Lunch, depending on your selected package.
Included: Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours
Included: Hotel / Accommodation Transfer
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission fees: Optional zoo entrance ticket, depending on your selected package.

Itinerary

Ranua Zoo

2 hours Admission included

On this memorable day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, you’ll explore the northernmost zoo in the world, home to over 50 species of Arctic animals. As you walk along a scenic forest trail, you’ll see polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, moose, lynxes, owls, and many other fascinating creatures in spacious, natural enclosures. Your guide will share interesting stories and facts about the animals and their Arctic habitat. This tour is a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and relaxation—suitable for all ages and enjoyable year-round, whether surrounded by snow in winter or forest greenery in summer.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Wherever Hostel
Scandic Polar
Elves Hotels Santa Village IV
Vasa Apartments
Arctic Light Hotel
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Hostel Cafe Koti
Rovaniemi Airport
Arctic City Hotel

and 6 more pickup points

Please let us know your pickup location. We can arrange pickup from anywhere within 10 km of the Rovaniemi city center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Zoo Entrance & Buffet Lunch

Zoo Entrance Included

Duration: 5 hours

Lunch Included: Buffet Lunch at the Wild Arctic Restaurant.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup included
Zoo Entrance, No Lunch

Zoo Entrance Included: 2 hrs free visit at the Zoo

Duration: 5 hours

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup included
Transport Only

Transport to the Zoo: Round-trip transport from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo (approx. 1 hour each way). Entry tickets can be purchased at the counter.

Duration: 4 hours

Pickup included