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Ähtäri Zoo is a natural wildlife park near the town of Ähtäri, quite near the middle of the province of Western Finland. With an area of 60 hectares that has a varied terrain and flora, Ähtäri Zoo is able to provide a natural and reasonably spacious environment for their animals. Ahtari zoo has about 300 animals that belong to over 60 different species, mostly ones that live on the coniferous forest zone. In addition to providing a natural environment for its inhabitants, Ähtäri zoo also aims to promote knowledge of animals and nature, as well as to provide educational materials.

Lynx is one of the many species of animals in Ähtäri Zoo.

The animal species that are available for seeing in this zoo include bears, wild boars, snow leopards, european bisons, wolverines, arctic foxes, lynx, and much more. A recent arrival in the zoo were the snow leopards. The walking route through the zoo is about 3 km long. Ähtäri zoo is open every day around the year.

For additional information, see Ähtäri Zoo website.