News

Wild Arctic restaurant is open again

Winter programmes begin at Wildlife Park!

There is plenty to see and experience in the wildlife park every day during winter!

Brown Bear Begins Hibernation

As the first frost and snow reached Ranua, Malla the brown bear settled in for her winter hibernation, which will last until spring.

Pharmacy cabinet at reception closed Nov 7 - Nov 10

The pharmacy cabinet at the Ranua Resort reception desk will be closed from November 7 to 10, 2025. The pharmacist at Ranua Pharmacy will change on November 11. Due to the inventory required for the change, the Ranua Resort pharmacy cabinet will be closed from November 7 to 10, 2025, and we will not be able to sell pharmacy products during this time. The pharmacy cabinet will reopen on November 11.

Wild forest reindeer gametes preserved – a new step for species conservation!

Wild forest reindeer oocytes under the microscope.

NEW SPECIES – Kulans have arrived at Ranua Wildlife Park

We are thrilled to announce a heartwarming addition to our wildlife family:  Ranua Wildlife Park has become home to a brand-new species. Meet Kajo and Loimu, two young kulans who arrived from Rostock Zoo in Germany and have already made themselves at home in the Finnish north.

Wild Arctic Restaurant closed temporarily – lunch served at Arctic Igloos

Our Wild Arctic Restaurant at the Wildlife Park entrance is closed from September 1 to November 16, 2025, due to expansion renovations. During the renovation, we serve our hungry customers at the Arctic Igloos Restaurant on the shore of Lake Ranua.

Welcome Autumn – and changes to opening hours

Ranua Resort is slowly transitioning into the winter season, and the arrival of autumn has brought changes to our opening hours. The Wildlife Park, ticket office, and gift shop are open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Domestic Animal Park and Mini Car Track are closed for the rest of the year. They will reopen at the beginning of next summer.

Five wild forest reindeer released into the wild

The young male wild forest reindeer curiously observe the open gate of the on-site enclosure in July 2025. Photo by Milla Niemi / Metsähallitus