Ranua Zoo Trip from Rovaniemi with lunch
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
The zoo is situated 80 kilometers south from Rovaniemi and it takes about an hour to get there by car or by bus. Upon arrival you will take an interesting stroll through the zoo, where you can see animals and birds that live in the natural conditions of the northern latitudes. You will have the opportunity to visit souvenir shops, the shop of “Fazer” candy factory.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Warm and comfortable clothes in winter are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ranua Zoo
Ranua Wildlife Park is open every day of the year, also in the winter. Here you can see in natural surroundings how arctic animals have adapted to changing seasons.
What‘s Included
Buffet lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Koskikatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Polar
Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic Light Hotel
Valtakatu 18 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic City Hotel
Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Hotelli Aakenus
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Korkalonkatu 29, Rovaniemi Finland
Options
Ranua zoo with buffet lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cosy circular walk through the zoo
alexandrsg2025,,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything perfectly organized. Were picked up by bus and driven to the zoo. There we received the ticket and had 2 hours for the viewing. Nice circuit. Afterwards we had dinner in the self service restaurant where a table was reserved for us. For the children there is a great playground.
We are pleased with this visit
B6616BCnicoleg,,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience, good organization. Very satisfied with the day. Quiet visit, beautiful setting, beautiful animals, even if they were not all present or visible.
Great experience
771kamillac,,Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip was great! We had very nice experience with Daria guide there. She’s so experienced and taking care about clients. Thanks Daria and team for great trip to Ranua Zoo!
A tour worth taking
hadamatras,,Feb 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour. Our guide was very friendly. We had enough time to explore and see all the animals. We found it to be a very respectful environment for them.
Too short and rushed
Naomi K,,Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00The description of the tour stated that we would have a driver AND a professional guide. We did not have a professional guide. Our driver, while very lovely and friendly, brought us to the zoo, gave us our wristbands, told us the polar bears were being fed at 11am so we should hurry straight to see that, and then told us to meet her back at the bus at 2pm. There was no guide of any sort around the zoo as promised We were also told the tour starts at 9am, but the bus did not collect us until 9 30am, and it also did not collect us at the place we stipulated, instead told us to go to a different hotel. We did not reach the zoo until 10.45am, and given that we were told the bus back to the city was at 2pm, this left us with 2 hours and 15 minutes to run around the zoo and go and joing the very long line to get lunch in the buffet. It was not enough time at all. We did not get to see half of the animals as we had to rush past them to see the Polar bears and did not have enough time to go back as the bus was leaving. Considering it cost €400 for a family of 4, I do not feel it was good value for money as everything was so rushed and we did not have the professional guide promised in the advertisement. A bit disappointing to be honest. The only real highlight was getting to see the Polar bear being fed and so active.
Nice scenery but the zoo front is disappointing
Abby P,,Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Viator
2.00We gone there for the polar bear. There is no sight of them. the brown bear are having a winter sleep! Most animal are inactive during the period we visit in December. May be the operator should mention this. Our party of 6 were disappointed with the lack of animal to see.
Great zoo with very interesting animals
scottydz,,Feb 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We went here on Xmas day and had a great day. The animals seemed to have lots of space to roam and was set in beautiful snowy scenery. We were worried most the animals would be hiding to stay warm but this wasn't the case as we were able to see of the large animals.
Ranua Wildlife Park
hornsbyfamily,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The park is only a bus ride away from Rovaniemi city center. The schedules can be found at most hotels. The park is quite large with lots of Arctic animals. The first area you will see is the owls! They are huge and really beautiful. Our favourite sections are the wolverines, linx, wild boars, and the bears. The two polar bears are the biggest hit. We spent about 4 hours there including an hour of lunch. “It’s A Great place to spend a day especially with the family.”
Great.
alexiak659,,Dec 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good visit Adorable guide who also spoke French. We were able to see many animals and make very beautiful photos The hot meal is quality and complete
Disappointing
Kim N,,Dec 20, 2019
- Review from Viator
1.00There was no commentaries on the tour, we were squeezed into a little minivan, we had to use an app when we got there which caused me to slip on the ice because my hands were not free to hold on to anything and we realised we could have taken a bus there ourselves and would have more time to see the zoo. Time for shopping later was too long, should have been an option for us to choose.
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