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Exclusive animal experiences
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On the Animals’ Terms – Memorable Moments Up Close WILDLIFE PARK EXPERIENCES
Join our animal keeper and guide for exclusive experiences behind the scenes at Ranua Wildlife Park. You will visit behind the scenes and meet our Arctic residents in a unique way, always with their wellbe-ing as the top priority — you may observe closely, but not touch. All activities follow the animals’ natural routines and are designed to keep them stress-free.
Each experience has limited participants, with age limits depending on the species, and at least one adult required. The price includes the chosen experience, Wildlife Park admission, and a certificate.
Availability depends on the animals’ schedules, with some sessions in the morning before opening and others timed to afternoon feeding.
For adults
For children
1 hour
Whispers of the Arctic Fox
Availability: Around the year
Duration: 1 hour
Suitability: Up from 10-year-old, maximum 3 participants
Price: 450€
Step into a wildlife keeper’s shoes and unlock the hidden world of the Arctic fox. After dressing in protective gear, you will help prepare a special enrichment item — perhaps a delicious treat or a playful toy — before safely entering the enclosure to deliver it together with the wildlife keeper. As the fox investigates with sparkling curiosity, the wildlife keeper will share fascinating stories about the life of the Arctic fox in the North, making the moment even more memorable.
Every encounter reveals something new about this spirited creature, from its mischievous behaviour to the clever secrets that help it survive in the frozen wilderness.
This rare experience offers a magical closeness to one of Lapland’s most captivating animals. The timing can be arranged to fit your visit, and the experience is available for up to three guests aged ten and above.
Please note that you may also help prepare natural meals, which can include vegetables, fish, meat, and sometimes whole prey, just as our animals would eat in the wild.
For adults
For children
1 hour
Echoes of the Arctic Giants
Availability: Around the year
Duration: 1 hour
Suitability: Up from 8-year-old, maximum 3 participants
Price: 450€
Enter the silent beauty of the Arctic morning and come face-to-face with one of two of its most iconic guardians — the mighty moose or the gentle reindeer. After gearing up, you will help prepare a natural treat and then step into their world to offer it, standing just a breath away as these majestic animals accept their snack.
Guided by our wildlife expert, you will not only witness their quiet power and graceful charm but also hear fascinating stories about the role moose and reindeer have played in Arctic traditions, daily life, and the natural balance of the North. Every encounter is unique — the moose in the magical stillness of dawn, or the reindeer with their timeless connection to Lapland.
This exclusive experience is limited to three participants aged eight and above. Moose visits take place in the magical stillness of the early morning at 08:00, while reindeer encounters can be arranged at other times.
Please note that the activity involves handling natural materials such as wood, hay, and lichen, and may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
Email our reception to book your experience
For adults
For children
1 hour
Secrets of the Tiny Mammals
Availability: Around the year
Timing: 08:00-09:00
Suitability: Up from 8-year-old, maximum 3 participants
Price: 390€
When the park is still quiet and the first light of day begins to glow, you will step behind the scenes to meet some of our most secretive little residents. After gearing up, you will help prepare tiny treats and then, together with a wildlife keeper, offer them to mice and voles, watching as they scurry, sniff, and explore in their hidden world.
As the animals enjoy their breakfast, your guide will share captivating stories about other fascinating small mammals, including the elusive beech marten — known as the master of hiding — and the rare European mink, whose presence adds to the rich tapestry of Arctic wildlife. It is an intimate glimpse into a world that most visitors never see, where even the tiniest creatures carry great importance in nature’s delicate balance.
This morning programme takes place at 08:00, before the park opens to the public, and is limited to three participants aged eight and above.
Please note that the activity may include handling raw meat or fish, as well as natural materials such as wood, hay, and lichen, and may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
Email our reception to book your experience
For adults
For children
1 hour
Footprints of the Wild Boar
Availability: Around the year
Timing: 08:00-09:00
Suitability: Up from 8-year-old, maximum 3 participants
Price: 450€
Morning comes slowly to the forest, and the wild boars begin to stir.
After dressing up as a wildlife keeper, you will step behind the scenes to help prepare their breakfast, a hearty mix of fruits, vegetables, grains, and other favourite treats.
As you carry the meal to the enclosure’s hidden back area, you may already hear the first eager grunts echoing through the park. Soon, the boars appear — snuffling, nudging, and calling to one another as they
line up for their feast. Some are bold and impatient, others take their time, but all are bursting with curiosity.
Your wildlife guide will share stories of their daily lives: how these clever animals spend their days digging, rooting, and exploring — their true life’s mission. It is hard work keeping up with their curiosity, and
that is why their enclosure might look a little wonderfully stirred-up at times . It is simply the mark of a day well spent!
This morning programme takes place at 08:00, before the park opens to the public, and is limited to three participants aged eight and above.
Please note that the activity involves handling natural materials such as wood, hay, and lichen, and may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
Email our reception to book your experiencePlease note that Ranua Resort reserves the right to changes. Prices valid until further notice. Activities are subject to weather and safety conditions and animal welfare.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
To take part in an animal encounter, participants must meet the minimum age requirement for the experience. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian over 18, who is responsible for ensuring that the child follows all instructions. Each encounter is designed for a small group of up to three participants.
During the experience, you will safely enter areas of the Wildlife Park that are usually closed to the public. Our employees may ask any participant to step back if, in their professional judgment, it is not safe to continue. They also have the right to pause or end the encounter if instructions are not followed.
Some parts of the programme include visits to animal facilities that may pose a risk for individuals with allergies or weakened immune systems. By joining an animal encounter, guests confirm that they under-stand and accept these risks.
Behind-the-scenes areas are not fully accessible — please inform in advance if adjustments are needed.
Please be aware that the encounters cannot be arranged every day: if necessary, we will suggest an alternative date.
Booking an encounter indicates agreement with these terms and conditions.
