At Ranua Zoo, you can enjoy the arctic nature and see the animals of the area in their natural environment. In addition, you can enjoy quality restaurant and accommodation services. Ranua’s autumns are colorful and winters snowy. The animals of the Arctic that inhabit the zoo are in their element precisely in the cool weather and winter time. You can explore the zoo on more in-depth guided tours. An expert guide will be able to tell you about the animals and their personalities and answer questions about animal lifestyles and Arctic nature. With the guide some of the animals can be admired up close, as the guided tour always includes feeding the animals. Ranua Zoo invests in animal welfare. The park is part of the European Zoo Community (EAZA), which aims to ensure healthy, diverse populations of animal species. The zoo is a large wooded area where you can move around following the instructions of the shelter. Gulo Gulo Resort offers unique accommodation and recreation opposite the Zoo, a 5-minute walk away. There are 30 high-quality six-person apartments in the quiet surroundings of the holiday village. Each apartment has two bedrooms, a loft, a living room, an open kitchen and a great sauna A hot tub can also be reserved. At best, you can admire the northern lights sitting in the hot tub. Another accommodation option is the Arctic Fox Igloos village, which opened for Christmas 2018. It is located on the shores of Lake Ranuanjärvi, 6 km from the zoo.
