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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.

Korkeasaari is an island in the Finnish capital city Helsinki, close to the city centre north of Kruununvuonselkä. It is the location for Finland’s largest zoo. Helsinki Zoo, also known as Korkeasaari Zoo, is among the most popular tourist destinations in Helsinki.

How to Get There
There is a bridge that connects the Island to the adjacent Mustikkamaa island, which in turn is connected via a bridge to Kulosaari, thus providing a route from mainland to Korkeavuori. In the summertimes, one can also get to Korkeasaari by ferry or water bus. For details on transportation, see here.

Animals and Plants in Korkeasaari
The diversity of nature is visible in Korkeasaari’s Zoo. When visiting the zoo, one travels from rainforest to tundra and from mountain peaks to wetlands. Among the 150 animal species that are on display, one can find such creatures as amur leopard, amurtiger, snow leopard, visent, emu, red wallaby, brown bear, snowy owl, camel, various kinds of monkey, and much more. There are also almost 1000 plant species in Korkeasaari.

Helsinki Zoo has amur leopards and snow leopards.

Services at Korkeasaari
There is a restaurant and a café at Korkeasaari. Buffet lunch and meals from standard menu are available. There are two shops that sell souvenirs and items like film and batteries for camera. There are alsothree kiosks and two cafes that are open only during the summertime.

Online Resources
Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari)