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Ranua Zoo, Ranua

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#2 of 10 in Zoos & Aquariums in Finland
Zoo Zoo / Aquarium Must See
Visit Ranua Zoo to see Finland's only polar bears in captivity near the Arctic Circle. The zoo is small because few species can live comfortably in the harsh environment. About 200 arctic animals call the zoo home, including lynx and wolves, and watching them play in the snow is a unique experience. The attraction is open year-round, even when the sun only appears for a couple of hours each day, and in the winter you can take a night safari through the habitats. Book a Ranua Wildlife Safari tour with a local guide to walk you through the habitats and to give you a chance to witness the animals feeding. Water-resistant winter clothing, lunch, a snowmobile ride, and transport to and from your hotel are all included in the safari package. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Ranua Zoo by using our Ranua planner.
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Tours To Ranua Zoo
Ranua Zoo Family Tour from Rovaniemi BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $102
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  • By KeenTraveller12372
    I rate the Ranua Wildlife Zoo as average because it is a zoo.I am not a zoo person would rather see the animals in their own environment. I will say though that the animals,birds,mammals etc are...  more »
  • By Joanna381
    I'm not the greatest fan of zoos as I think the cages are usually too small, and this was certainly the case here for the owls, they seemed so small. However the rest of it seemed ok. There's a nice.....  more »
  • By shatakshik2018
    4star only for the zoo( not for the routes or weather) . It’s a very nice walk inside the forest /zoo , beautiful , scenic and pleasant. Not lost of animals ( animals are already listed on their...  more »
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  • By ujjwal suwal
    The zoo is well managed. Animals have been kept in wild as much as possible. Feeding of bears and wolves are worth watching. Parking is free and tickets are reasonable. Very nice spot for kids. A bit in a remote location though, a wonderful place to be.
  • By Kris Loken
    This zoo was an absolute gem. The enclosures were quite large, yet they were designed to be accessable with great viewing opportunities. The animals all appeared contented and well cared for. Truly a well done job with the zoo.
  • By Onni Räntilä
    A fantastic place to see arctic animals. Due to the size of many of the enclosures, it can be hard to see some animals outside scheduled feeding shows, especially bears, wolves and lynxes, so plan in advance. Tickets are very reasonably priced.
  • By Earric Lee
    Each animal species each have a huge natural roaming area and are treated in the most ethical way possible. Visitors are also reminded about how to behave arrive the animals.
  • By Elsa Diaz
    It's an amazing place! Where you can enjoy with your family. the service was really good, the variety of animals will made you feels excited and will become more intersting during the walking tour, My favorite animals was polar bear, Moose, brown bears too!
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