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Lappish hut at the Wildlife park is open
Lappish hut is open from 11 am to 4 pm daily at the wildlife park. You’ll find the Lappish hut close to the entrance of the wildlife park, close to the ticket sales.
You can buy delicious soup, hot drinks as well as sausages.
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