Private Tour

Ranua Zoo Arctic Wildlife Park with Private Transport & Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Private 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Ranua Zoo

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours

Admission fee

Hotel / Accommodation Transfer

Lunch buffet at Wild Arctic Restaurant, Ranua

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

With Buffet Lunch

Lunch: Buffet Lunch at the Wild Arctic Restaurant.
Pickup included

With Aurora Combo

Private Aurora Tour: Aurora escape: A 3-hour hunt beyond city lights for your best chance to see the Northern Lights.
Duration: 9 hours: The tour includes two parts: a morning zoo visit and an evening aurora tour. Aurora pickup at 20:00.
Car
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Navigator52695037369,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day with Mr Paul . He was polite ,punctual and helpful . He took nice pictures for us and ensured we stayed safe .
Artic Zoo
MargaretK494,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Paul for a fantastic tour. The zoo was amazing as we do not get to see Artic animals. The lunch was absolutely great. A great tour a great day.
Super Tour Ranua Park!
samanthaeP2725LY,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super driving! Beautiful day, pick up near the house, round trip transport by private car, lunch included, the park is a must visit for the wildlife diversity present, the exceptional guide, always attentive to every need. We walked 2.5 hours and a half under the snow, without feeling tired, in a pristine forest among wolves, bears, foxes, mink, beavers, reindeer, beautiful! At the exit our guide had already reserved our place at the restaurant! Thank you so much
Highly recommend!
ZZ Y,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was very attentive and thoughtful, and it was such a pleasure chatting with him throughout the tour! Highly recommend!
Zoo tour
Passenger01012223151,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Special thanks to the tour guide Paul. It’s his warm welcome and generous sharing making this trip great.
The Ranua zoo trip with Tirthankar was great.
nbM6852IY,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for the amazing trip to the Ranua zoo. Tirthankar was a great tour operator. His tour commentary was very informative and enjoyable. At the end of the tour he took us to a beautiful Finnish restaurant for lunch and food served was delicious. I would definitely recommend him for any trip.
Only recommended!
Finn-Ole S,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was a great driver, very friendly and well planned. You arrive so that you are through before the rush and the planned two hours are quite enough to see everything without stress. The zoo itself was a nice experience that I can highly recommend with a good build and satisfied looking animals. Thank you Paul!
A definite must try tour!
Tracypeppermint,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience on this tour! We were given plenty of time to explore the zoo and take photos at our own pace. The included lunch was delicious, and the beautiful lake surrounding the area was a lovely bonus. Our tour guide, Tirthankar Paul, was friendly, helpful, and punctual in picking us up. Communication with him was smooth and easy. Overall, it’s a highly recommended tour that’s definitely worth your time and money.
Wildlife tour
bollssa,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite ice, frost and snow, Paul drove us safely in the super warm tour bus to Ranua Resort. Despite many tourists at the ticket office, Paul quickly got us the tickets:) The path in the park is predetermined and scattered. You get a clear map, so you don't miss any of the animal enclosures. It was super exciting for us to be able to see animals, such as Arctic foxes, Arctic foxes, wolves, lynx, elk and co up close and in a beautiful snowy forest that provided atmosphere. The park route was just right in terms of length. It didn't take us quite two hours. There is also a cafe, restaurant, of course toilets and also a sweet shop. After the tour, Paul (always helpful and sympathetic) drove us to the buffet (there were Arctic Glass igloos to admire and the smaller restaurant offered a manageable buffet (coffee, water, salad, bread, reindeer, fish patties, potatoes, chips, olives, fried carrots, the latter totally enthused us:) The tour we can highly recommend that other tourists are also in larger groups with other guides but should be included (if that bothers you a lot, you should perhaps arrive directly at the opening time)
10/10 recommended
K2983NAmichelles,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved our tour of Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park! We had such an amazing and fun time there! Paul was such a great guide — full of information, great humor, and really engaging. We learned a lot about the animals and their environment, and his enthusiasm made it even more special. Definitely recommend booking this tour with Paul!