Ranua Zoo tour, optional lunch

Overview

Available languages

Finnish

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

With NortsaV Tours, experienced local company, Rovaniemi-Ranua Zoo transfer with minivan takes aprx 1 hour.

This about 2,5 km long, self walking track, in the magical forest will allow You to meet nearly 200 animals and birds that can be found in the arctic areas. The zoo is outdoors, so prepare Yourself with adequate clothing. The excursion suits for the whole family. There are some sledges (winter) and carriages (summer) available for smaller children, in case they get tired of walking.

After the visit You´ll have a free time for shopping in the small boutiques. Buffet lunch available for extra charge, bookable separately on NortsaV Tours site.

Duration of the excursion is 5 hours.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guide services

Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks

Food and drinks, unless specified

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Ranua Zoo

Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from Your accommodations to the Ranua Zoo by NortsaV Tours, local experienced company. Transfer time is one aprx 1 hour. On arrival You will enter Arctic animal world and start a tour. This about 2,5 km easy walk in the magical forest will allow You to meet nearly 200 animals and birds that can be found in the arctic areas. The zoo is outdoors, so prepare Yourself with adequate clothing. The excursion suits for the whole family. After the visit You´ll have some free time for shopping in the small boutiques. Total time in Ranua Zoo and for shopping is 3 hours. After that You´ll head back to Your accommodation.

5 hours • Admission Included

Options

Ranua Zoo tour, optional lunch

Pickup included

Reviews

4.51

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Trip
andreadB5966VN,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really really lovely Zoo and a great company to go with, friendly and helpful. Normund was the best, throughly recommend to all who want any easy trip out with no complications, thank you so much
Nice experience
845nilsv,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice experience, comfortable vehicle. Our guide Normund was on time, he has good knowledge of Lapland livinhood, habits and traditions. Highly recommended local company.
A pleasant day!
MakeupArtist40,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very pleasant day! Unfortunately many of the animals were not able to be seen. We had a guide Eero who was fantastic! He is a local who grew up in the Lapland. He was a wealth of information and knowledge about the animals, the land, and the culture.
A nice outing
TawfikH,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a very nice zoo featuring cold weather animals.. we were unable to see all the animals due to the season. Eero … our guide.. more than made up for that. A Lapland native, he is a wealth of information about the land, the people, and the environment.
Snow capped scenery as engaging as seeing the animals
68eddyk,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had light snow on our visit, and this adds to the charm of walking around. Such pretty scenery helps compensate for not seeing a few of the animals, i.e. set yourself some realistic expectations for a winter visit. Our driver Dimitri was also good company as we walked around.
Very good experience
TJ R,
Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
The zoo trip was great in particular they had snow compared to where we were in santa village. This allowed us to have a snowball fight, snow angels and build snow men which up to that point we wernt able to do. The zoo itself is different to conventional zoos where there are huge enclosures for the animals. We saw about half the animals as during winter some of them were asleep. The sweet shop there is very reasonable priced in comparison to santavillage where the same box sweets were 5e in zoo n 16e in santa village. The gift shop n resteraunt have a huge selection of food. Our tour guide was so accomdatiing and even gave us extra time in the zoo to have some snow fun. We have a very good time and found the trip very good.
Great experience!
BJ D,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful guide/driver. She was so nice and great to chat with too! The zoo is amazing as well, so spacious!
Ranua zoo trip
298linj,
Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very on time and took us to the zoo, enjoy around though we did not see the polar bear , while there are various of owls as well. Recommended to go on a nice zoo trip in September!
Great time with family
emmanueljoelv,
Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really nice experience by Normunds. We was picked up from our hotel, then explained about the day and drive in very comfortable van to the zoo. On the way we saw reindeer’s in wildlife. Was so amazing. Then we arrived at the zoo, was guided where is everything and then we could explore the zoo without the rush. Our toddler really loved it as he could see so many animals close to the fence. Was great family day. After the walk in zoo we went to eat in buffet and it was very nice and warm lunch. Then we had free time to go and play in kids play park. It was really great, everything was clear and guided and the drive didn’t feel long. Normand is professional and very kind person! Thank you!
Educational.
margotc818,
May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide. Punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. Respected our need to do things at our own pace without interference.