Opening times and tickets

Ähtäri Zoo is open untill October 31st

Remember: dogs, cats or other animals are not allowed in the zoo. We have a dog park at P2 area, no extra cost.

Opening times

mon – sun 10AM – 4PM

mon – sun 10AM – 5PM

mon – sun 10AM – 5PM

mon – sun 10AM – 5PM

During the fall holidays 11.-19.2025 the Zoo Deli & Café is open daily from 10AM to 4PM. 

If you´re looking for a lunch or a dinner place, Hotel Mesikämmen and its beautiful restaurant are just across the street from our Zoo. During the fall holidays 11.-18.10.2025 the restaurant is open daily from 12PM to 9PM, serving a lunch buffé from 12PM to 4PM and á la carte -menu from 4PM to 9PM.  

Zoo ticket includes Zoo route and Farm.

Ticket Prices

Adult

21,00 €

at the gate 23,00 €

Discount**

20,00 €

only at the gate

Child 3-14 YO

11,00 €

at the gate 13,00 €

Child under 3 YO

Free of charge

Adult

19,00 €

Child 3-14 YO

10,00 €

Child under 3 YO

Free of charge

* = 20 person minimum. Booking in advance required sales@ahtarizoo.fi | +358 30 621 50

** = Student / pensioner / unemployed / conscript. Ticket available at the gate only, customers must show proof to receive the discount rate.

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How to get here

Ähtäri Zoo’s exact address is Karhunkierros 150, 63920 Ähtäri

By car

Once you are close to Ähtäri, you can find the Zoo following the road signs. There are two parking areas, from which P1 is closer to the entrance and P2 is within a 10min walking distance. All parking areas are free of charge. There are several accessible parking spaces right next to the entrance on P1 for those in need.

By train

Ähtäri Zoo has its own train stop. The stop is close to P2 area, so it is within a 10-15min walking distance from the Zoo entrance. You can check the schedule and buy train tickets from the Finnish Railway company VR.