Private Ranua Zoo tour from Rovaniemi: 200 arctic animals

Arctic animals throughout a forest walk, lunch after

A private transfer-and-tour from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo pairs hotel pickup with a self-guided walk through outdoor forest habitat where you meet arctic wildlife. The 2.5 km route passes nearly 200 animals and birds, followed by a buffet lunch and time to browse small boutiques before the drive back. Flexible timing and sledges or carriages for tired children keep the day adaptable to your group's pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ranua Zoo visit with transfer and lunch

• Hotel pickup and transfer to Ranua Zoo
• Walk 2.5 km in the zoo forest
• See nearly 200 arctic animals and birds
• Buffet lunch at the zoo
• Free time for shopping in boutiques
• Transfer back to accommodation

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Rovaniemi and a one-hour transfer to Ranua Zoo. Once there, you walk about 2.5 km through forest on easy terrain to encounter nearly 200 arctic animals and birds in their outdoor habitat. The zoo is set up for self-guided exploration, so you move at your own speed and linger where your group wants to. Sledges are available in winter and carriages in summer if younger children tire during the walk.

After the zoo, you sit down to a buffet lunch and have free time to shop in the small boutiques on site. The whole excursion runs approximately 6–7 hours, though NortsaV Tours adjusts the timing to fit what works for your family or group. When you're ready, the driver takes you back to your accommodation in Rovaniemi. The outdoor setting means dressing warmly, especially in Lapland's colder months.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and transfer from Rovaniemi.
• entry to Ranua Zoo.
• buffet lunch.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by NortsaV Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a rental car or arrange your own transport from Rovaniemi. The driver collects you and handles the one-hour drive each way, leaving you free to focus on the animals and the day itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How many animals will I see at Ranua Zoo?

Nearly 200 animals and birds that live in arctic regions are spread across the outdoor forest habitat. The 2.5 km walk lets you encounter them at your own pace without a fixed route.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and transfer from Rovaniemi, entry to the zoo, the self-guided walk, buffet lunch, and coffee or tea are all included. You also get free time to shop in the boutiques on site.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes. NortsaV Tours offers flexible timing, and the total duration of roughly 6–7 hours adjusts to your wishes, so you can fit it around the rest of your day in Rovaniemi.

What should I wear to Ranua Zoo?

The zoo is outdoors, so prepare with adequate clothing for Lapland's weather. Warm layers are essential, especially in winter when temperatures drop well below freezing.