Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park Tour & Hot BBQ lunch
Overview
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7 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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 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.
What‘s Included
Winter clothing (adult & child sizes), overalls & boots
Photos taken with your own device
Food and drinks
English-speaking guide included. Other languages Spanish, French, Italian, subject to availability.
Pick-ups and drop-offs included in the price within a 10 km radius of Rovaniemi city center
Campfire BBQ Lunch
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
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Rovaniemi: Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo Park Tour & Hot BBQ lunch
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb Experience ♥️
535apurvak,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience at the zoo. Our guide Mirco was very professional, knowledgable, and friendly.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Arctic Experience – Exceptional Guide!
rajivking007,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Thanks Mirco!
iolandat972,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arctic 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.
Outstanding guided zoo tour with Mirco
nikki p,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mirco 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.
Fun day in Arctic zoo
katekoukaki,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting 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
Polar Wildlife at Ranua Park!
N2829SYmariaa,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mirco was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the environment, and it was such a joy learning from someone who clearly lives for what they do. His passion really elevated the whole experience! The BBQ was a fantastic bonus and such a lovely touch that brought everything together. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about and experience polar wildlife up close — truly unforgettable!
A route through a wonderful landscape full of nature. A lovely and very pleasant excursion.
R1918UJclaraa,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went with Juan, a very nice guy and a very nice experience
Greattt
Dream36841500928,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good trip and our guide Toni was also very helpfull and told us everything of the animals. Great tour and guide!!
Amazing experience
Bassam L,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful must do experience... our guide was attentive and supportive to all our needs and questions... the below 25 degrees was a bit harsh to stay that long outside.... lunch was great and the fire made the experience wonderful
Great and an amazing experience in a lovely city.
donniedominicc,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a wonderful experience although the freezing cold weather this excursion was really nice seeing some artic animals related to the place . Tony the Tour Leader and also our Driver was nice and humble during the whole tour and from here I want to thank him for Everything.
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