Ranua Wildlife Park tour: Arctic animals with guide

Over 50 Arctic animal species live in one park, and you see them all in a single afternoon.

A guided day tour from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park, the world's northernmost wildlife park, with transport, a local guide and lunch included. You walk the grounds to observe polar bears, brown bears, wolves, wolverines, lynxes, reindeer and a range of Arctic birds in habitats designed to mirror their natural environment. The tour runs five to seven hours and suits families with children from age four.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ranua Wildlife Park and travel

• Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Park
• Discover Arctic animals with guide
• Visit playground and shops
• Enjoy buffet lunch
• Return travel to Rovaniemi

The experience

If you've just landed in Rovaniemi or have a free afternoon and no car, the tour picks you up and handles the drive to Ranua Wildlife Park: travel time is built into the day. A local guide leads you through the park's grounds, where the animals live in enclosures designed to feel as close to their natural habitats as possible. You'll encounter polar bears and brown bears, wolves, wolverines, lynxes, reindeer and a variety of Arctic birds. The park holds over 50 species and 200 individual animals in total.

The park itself goes beyond the animal exhibits. There's a playground for children, a souvenir shop and a sweet shop on the grounds. Lunch is a buffet included in the tour, so you eat on-site rather than hunting for a restaurant. The guide speaks English, Russian or Finnish depending on your group, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the journey.

Ranua Wildlife Park sits in Lapland's interior, about an hour's drive from Rovaniemi. The tour is built for families (children from age four are welcome), and suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The grounds involve walking at your own pace, and you move between animal areas throughout the afternoon.

What’s included

• Zoo entrance ticket.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from Rovaniemi.
• local guide for the duration.
• buffet lunch at the park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Finnish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Arktictopia

Is this one for you?The tour leaves from Rovaniemi with pickup included, so if you're staying in the city or just arrived without a rental car, you don't arrange separate transport: the guide and vehicle meet you and handle the drive to the park and back.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What Arctic animals will I actually see at Ranua Wildlife Park?

Ranua Wildlife Park holds over 50 species including polar bears, brown bears, wolves, wolverines, lynxes and reindeer, plus a range of Arctic birds. The park keeps 200 individual animals in total across its grounds.

How far is Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi, and how do I get there?

The park sits about an hour's drive from Rovaniemi. The tour includes air-conditioned transport from Rovaniemi, so you don't need a car. Travel time is part of the five- to seven-hour tour duration.

Is lunch included in the tour, or do I need to bring my own food?

A buffet lunch is included in the tour, served at the park. You eat on-site as part of the day's itinerary.