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Ranua Resort’s traditional Winter Festival invites you to spend a joyful winter day on Saturday Feb 28th 2026 from 11-15!
The Winter Festival offers activities, experiences and fun for the whole family in and around the Wildlife Park. Come and experience heart-warming encounters with Arctic animals in the magical atmosphere of wintry Lapland.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ARCTIC ANIMALS Programme for Wildlife Park visitors
Winter Festival Day is a great opportunity to get to know more about several species of animals in our Wildlife Park and experience a varied programme along the way.
During the animal presentations, you’ll hear stories about the Wildlife Park’s inhabitants and their species companions in the wild – and learn how we can all work together to help protect these amazing species. During feeding times, you can follow the animals’ daily lives as our animal keeper serves them the day’s treats. The Meet the animal keeper programme gives you the chance to ask the keepers more about our animals.
The programme for the Winter Festival Day on Sat 28 Feb at the Wildlife Park:
11.30 – Lynx – feeding time
12.00 – Polar bear – animal presentation in Finnish
12.15 – Polar bear – animal presentation in English
12.45 – Kulan – meet the keeper
13.15 – Arctic fox – feeding time
14.00 – Polar bear – feeding time + meet the keeper
15.00 – Moose – feeding time
15.30 – Otter – meet the keeper
Buy the entrance tickets
THE STARS OF THE WINTER FESTIVAL DAY Polar bears in the spotlight for Polar Bear Day
Polar bears are the stars of our winter wonderland, as we celebrate the official International Polar Bear Day on 27 February. Established by Polar Bears International, the annual day aims to draw attention to the impact of climate change on polar bear habitat and to promote conservation efforts.
Venus, Kara and Inuvik are waiting!
The best way to get to know our polar bears is to attend a polar bear animal demonstration (12 noon and 12.15pm) and a polar bear feeding time (2pm) in the renewed polar bear enclosure.
Our expert animal keepers will introduce the famous trio of polar bears of Ranua and introduce visitors to their individual temperaments and habits. During the programme, the zookeepers will deepen participants’ knowledge of the polar bear as a species by telling fascinating facts about the endangered species and its life in the Arctic.
To celebrate Polar Bear Day, we will give away stickers and candy to all Wildlife Park visitors!
Read more about the International Polar Bear Day
Winter Festival tour Join the tour to Holiday Villas
On Winter Festival Day, you will also have the opportunity to explore the Holiday Villas located next to the Wildlife Park. Each villa is named after one of the park’s animals, and these animal characters are reflected in the interior décor as well. The well-equipped Holiday Villas are suitable for 1–6 guests.
Guided viewings start at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 in front of the Holiday Villas.
More about Holiday Villas
REINDEER, HUSKIES AND MINI SNOWMOBILES Winter fun at the Wildlife Park yard
You can spot huskies and reindeer in the Wildlife Park’s courtyard near MurrrMurrr Castle. Children can experience the thrill of speed on the mini snowmobile track. Entry to the event area is free of charge.
Arctic Borealis Huskies husky ride
- Experience the real Arctic atmosphere and the thrill of speed on a 500-metre husky ride
- price 10 € / person
- sit on the sledge and let the guide lead the enthusiastic dog sled along the snowy trail
Meet reindeers from Vaara reindeer farm
Experience a peaceful encounter with friendly reindeers. You can feed and pet the reindeers, and of course take photos with them!
You can admire the reindeers free of charge.
Try a mini snowmobile
The mini snowmobile track at Ranua Resort offers a winter thrill for children. Mini snowmobiles are suitable for children aged around 6-12, depending on the size of the child.
Price: 10 € / child / 3 laps of the track
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Excursions to Lupland Activity Park
Go on an excursion to the Lupland Winter Activity Park!
Departures at 11, 11.30, 12, 12.30, 13, 13.30 and 14.
Maximum duration to spend in the park is 2 hours.
Price: 20 € / person
The tour includes:
- snowmobile sleigh ride to the park and back.
- ice-skating and downhill skiing
- meeting reindeers and reindeer feeding
- snowshoeing
- e-fatbike ride
- sausage and hot drink
- marshmallows for the kids
Please note: Sauna and ice swimming are not available during the Winter Festival activity.
TAKE A SELFIE! See our new artwork with light installation
To celebrate the Oulu2026 Capital of Culture year, we are putting up a beautiful piece of light art in the courtyard of the Wildlife Park.
The illuminated statue of a polar bear, created by Ranua born artist Juhana Laivamaa, will become the new, bold symbol of Ranua Resort.
It will be unveiled at the end of February, making Winter Festival Day a great opportunity to be one of the first to see it. And maybe capture it in a selfie with you!
Treats and offers
On Winter Festival Day, you’ll find offers for all kinds of activities at the resort.
Make your mouth sweet and your belly full with delicious benefits:
- Wild Arctic Restaurant: hot cocoa + doughnut 5 € (offer valid until March 8th) and free ice-cream for all kids dining lunch buffet on the Winter Festival Day.
- Cafe & Bistro Bubo: pizzas -15%
- Fazer’s shop offers and product information
Take advantage of the souvenir shop’s winter offers and take home a souvenir of a happy day:
- Polar bear plush toy XL €39.90 (€49.90) Offer valid winter holiday weeks 8-10.
- Polar bear snow globe 4,90 € (6,00)
- Nature Planet Plush Pops lollipops 6,90 € (9.90)
Buy Wildlife Park tickets in advance
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