Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park Tour & Hot BBQ lunch
Description
Ranua Zoo Wildlife Adventure Discover the magic of Lapland’s wilderness on a guided trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo in the world. Home to more than 50 Arctic animal species – including polar bears, lynxes, moose, wolves, owls, and reindeer – the park offers a unique chance to see these animals in large, natural enclosures surrounded by pristine forest. Your guide will lead you along a scenic 2.5 km forest trail, sharing fascinating insights into Arctic wildlife and local nature. This family-friendly experience includes round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi, entrance tickets, and a light snack. With a duration of 5–6 hours, this tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the authentic beauty of Lapland’s nature while meeting the most iconic animals of the North.
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Itinerary
On this guided excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park, travelers will experience the unique Arctic fauna up close in their natural, spacious habitats. The park is home to more than 50 different animal species, including polar bears, lynxes, moose, wolves, and reindeer. Guests will enjoy a leisurely walk along the 2.5 km forest trail while the guide shares insights and stories about the animals and Lapland’s wildlife. The tour includes round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi, entrance tickets, guiding throughout the visit, and a light snack. Duration is about 5–6 hours. This experience is perfect for families and animal lovers who want to discover the fascinating wildlife of the Arctic in an authentic setting.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If pickup is at the airport, the guide will wait in the arrival hall with a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Our guide Mirco made our tour to an outstanding event. He showed us very nice places and amazing views. He told us really interesting stuff about Lapland and it’s nature. The bbq was very good organized and tasty. For us Mirco made the event to an amazing experience. Thank you so much, Mirco!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Mirco made your tour such an amazing experience, sharing beautiful places, incredible views, and fascinating insights about Lapland. We're glad you enjoyed the BBQ as well!
It was a wonderful experience! The place is beautiful and you learn a lot from the animals and fauna of Lapland. Our guide Mirco was very friendly and explained to us throughout the tour, totally recommended!!!
¡Muchas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del lugar y aprendiste mucho sobre los animales y la fauna de Laponia, y que Mirco hizo la experiencia aún más especial con su amabilidad y explicaciones. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo para otra experiencia inolvidable!
We had a wonderful time. Samuli, our guide, was really nice. He brought sausages and hot juice for our lunch. It was so delicious.
Great experience with our guide Mirco, competent and very helpful. Definitely worth considering.
Grazie mille per il tuo gentile commento! Siamo molto felici che tu abbia avuto un’ottima esperienza con Mirco e che abbia apprezzato la sua competenza e disponibilità. Speriamo di rivederti presto per un’altra avventura!
Beautiful experience and top guide!prepared and helpful
Grazie mille per il tuo gentile feedback! Siamo felici che tu abbia avuto un’esperienza bellissima e che la guida sia stata preparata e disponibile. Speriamo di rivederti presto per un’altra avventura!
Amazing experience at the zoo. Our guide Mirco was very professional, knowledgable, and friendly.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing experience at the zoo and that Mirco made the visit even better with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly attitude. We truly appreciate your lovely words!
We booked the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park Tour & Hot BBQ Lunch with BookLapland, and it was absolutely fantastic. The wildlife park was beautiful, and seeing Arctic animals in a natural snowy setting was a unique experience. The BBQ lunch was warm and satusfying enough — perfect for the cold weather. What truly made the tour exceptional was our guide Mirco. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and very informative. His knowledge about the animals and life in Lapland made the experience much more meaningful. He was kind, attentive, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. He also took amazing professional-quality photos for us, which was such a bonus! We were so impressed that we immediately booked the Riisitunturi Snow Monsters tour just to have him as our guide again. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your amazing and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with BookLapland at Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed seeing the Arctic animals in their natural snowy environment and that the BBQ lunch was perfect for the cold weather. We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Mirco — his friendliness, professionalism, and passion for sharing Arctic life truly make a difference. We’re also delighted that the photos and overall experience exceeded your expectations, and it’s the highest compliment that you chose to book another tour with us just to have him as your guide again. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Arctic Zoo was a wonderful experience. We were also very fortunate to have our guide, Mirco. The best! He was super punctual with the pick-up, gave great explanations, and was very friendly. We truly had a fantastic day. We would definitely do it again.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day at Arctic Zoo and that everything went so smoothly. It’s great to know that Mirco made your experience even better with his punctuality, explanations, and friendly attitude. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be happy to welcome you again anytime!
Mirco was our guide on this tour and we honestly couldn’t fault him. His professionalism and knowledge of the animals were outstanding. As a family, we love visiting zoos and have seen some incredible animals over the years, but this experience was something else entirely. Being taken around by Mirco, hearing the history of the zoo and the animals (where they came from, their ages, and their stories), alongside learning about Finnish culture along the way, made it truly special. Mirco was fantastic with the children — patient, engaging, and really knowledgeable. The BBQ he prepared for us was delicious, and a lovely added touch. A real highlight was the surprise the following morning when we received the professional photos Mirco had taken of our family with the animals during the tour. That was completely unexpected and so appreciated. We would highly recommend this tour to any animal enthusiast, and Mirco as a tour guide — an unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We are truly delighted to hear that Mirco made your experience so special. It’s wonderful that his knowledge, storytelling, and care for both the animals and your family stood out throughout the tour. We’re especially happy that the surprise photos added a memorable finishing touch to your visit. Your kind recommendation means a great deal to us, and we would be very happy to welcome you and your family again in the future!
Exciting half-day tour in Ranua Wildlife Zoo, Lapland with Mirco. We enjoyed watching the arctic animals, like polar bear, various kinds of owls, foxes, wolves, wolverine, reindeer and many more. Mirco is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Our BBQ lunch was delicious
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Ranua Wildlife Zoo and had the chance to see so many amazing arctic animals. It’s great to know that Mirco made the experience even better with his knowledge and friendly approach. And we’re glad you enjoyed the BBQ lunch as well! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure in Lapland.
