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Ranua Resort Wild Arctic restaurant's new extention and facade.
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Ranua Resort reports strong results and significant investments in 2025

Ranua Resort (Ranuan Seudun Matkailu Oy) continued its positive development in 2025, achieving solid financial results while completing significant investments that enhance customer experience and regional economic impact. The year marked a milestone for the company, combining growth, responsibility and long-term development.

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Apteekin vihreä valokyltti.
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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.

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

Wild forest reindeer oocytes under the microscope.

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Kulaani seisoo aitauksessa.
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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.

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Tunnelmallinen lounaskattaus,
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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.

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Eläinpuiston pitkospuut syksyn hehkuvien värien keskellä.
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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.

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Kuva: Milla Niemi / Metsähallitus
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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

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Wild forest reindeer conservation continues!

The wild forest reindeer gets a seven-year extension for its conservation project! This native species has received significant funding from the EU LIFE programme. The LIFEline4Fennicus project, starting in 2026, will support the population's viability through various measures such as reintroductions and habitat restoration. 

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Wild Arctic Restaurant is getting a fresh new look starting 16.6.!

Wild Arctic Restaurant is getting a fresh new look starting 16.6. Despite the renovations, we will be open all summer every day

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Summer Opening Hours in Effect!

Ranua Wildlife Park is now in full summer mode: we're open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM until the end of August.

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Wildlife park ticket sales & souvenir shop renovation starts on Monday

The ticket sales and souvenir shop at the Wildlife park are being renovated, and the renovation will begin on Monday, the 5th of May.

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