The best animal parks and aquariums Finland

This is one of the most interesting attractions in Hetta. This farm has more than 150 sled dogs, huskies, and breeds common in the far north. In the winter, you can conquer the surrounding plains. In the summer, we discover the farm, the breeding method, the agility training , etc. This farm is one of the most popular in Lapland, both for locals and tourists. This is due to the fact that the dogs are treated very well - every dog keeper knows the name and the history of each dog - but also for the very good welcome to tourists.

You will find wildlife from the cold regions and high mountains, including the siberian tiger, the common panda, the musk ox and the snow leopard. You may have even hear and, why not, see the bear... To watch, some extraordinary events, including the competition sculpture on ice cream (mid-February) and sand (mid-June) as well as the night of cats (at the beginning of September).

This "tourist" attraction allows visitors to discover Saami culture and to get up close to reindeer. Indeed, visitors are taken to an enclosure where several reindeer live in freedom with the possibility to feed them and touch them. Explanations on reindeer breeding, then demonstration of lasso throwing, and discovery of Saami traditions over tea or coffee and interpretation of traditional songs. Shop on site.

In this beautiful park of Salla Poropuisto, there are about thirty reindeer that can be approached quite easily. For more complicity, you can make a circuit pulled by a reindeer. It is also possible to make a dogsled ride and even in summer by canoe. A beautiful place to visit in all seasons, to experience Finland the way you like it! There are activities for everyone at affordable prices.

Petteri, a reindeer breeder for 5 generations, will give you a warm welcome at his farm and explain all the characteristics of this animal. In winter, he offers reindeer sled safaris and in summer, one or more day trips with reindeer carrying your bag. If you are lucky, you will be able to attend the traditional reindeer count: all the reindeer herders in the region gather in autumn and mid-March to count and mark their herds.

Museum of the marine environment and fish in Finland. There are 22 themed aquariums, the most beautiful being the 500,000-liter cylindrical tank, which includes fish from the Baltic Sea region. Its depth is seven meters, which is also the average depth of Finnish lakes. In addition to aquariums, Maretarium also features a marine theater, exhibitions, an aquatic souvenir store, a café and a research and nature study center.