Top Lapland Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Get up close to incredible Arctic wildlife on a 5-hour guided trip to the Ranua Wildlife Park, Lapland’s top family attraction. Nestled in woodlands south of Rovaniemi, this beautiful park houses 50 types of animals in environments as close to their natural habitats as possible. Take a walking tour around the forested grounds — and, in summer, the domestic animal park — to see polar bears, lynx, moose, birds and more as your guide shares fun facts about each species. Finish with light snacks before returning to Rovaniemi.

Enjoy visiting the Ranua Zoo with a flexible itinerary and personalized attention on this private tour. After private transportation from Rovaniemi, explore the forest trails through the natural enclosures to see and learn about the Arctic animals. Wind up your tour with a buffet lunch included tea and coffee.

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving license, see the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

Getting out into Levi's snowy backcountry to a reindeer farm takes local know-how and the right transport in deep winter. Join a reindeer safari that handles it, with a guide driving your sled through the forest so you can take in the views. Stop for a warming drink along the way and learn about the reindeer and the region's Lappish traditions.

Travel through the snow-covered Arctic countryside on a self-driven 6 km dogsledding adventure just outside Rovaniemi. Spend time with the huskies to pet the pack and snap photos, then learn the basics of mushing from professional handlers. Winter clothing and a hot drink with a light snack are included for your comfort.

Experience one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena during a northern lights-spotting safari from Levi. Increase your chances of spotting this sky-based spectacle as you explore with a guide, and enjoy nocturnal scenery and bright stars as you travel through the forest at night.

Get up close and personal with huskies as you enjoy a 10 km trek through snowy Finland. Cozy up behind a team of sleigh dogs, and ride through the beautiful Finnish forests. Learn about the training, breeding and racing of these magnificent creatures. Warm up with a treat of Finnish cookies and a hot drink before the trip back to your hotel.

A major highlight of traveling to Finland in the winter is viewing the northern lights. On this convenient tour you’ll get the best possible chance of seeing them, as you’ll be taken to a very dark area that’s free of light pollution. Drive around and stop wherever is best for seeing the lights. You’ll be advised on how to take effective photos of the phenomenon. Also enjoy a barbeque dinner in a cozy tent, from which you can look out for the lights.

Hunt for the northern lights in style on this evening trip from Rovaniemi. Leave behind the stress of navigation and benefit from having guides to accompany you as you glide through the Lappish forests on a husky-pulled sled. Going on a guided aurora hunting trip ensures you won't miss a thing, whether you're traveling through the forest or by car to a lakeside vantage point, depending on the weather.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.