8.1.2020 von Anke B, Photos by Monika aus Berlin und Pressefotos Zoo Berlin Nachdem der Neujahrstag mit der zutiefst schockierenden Nachricht über den Brand des Affenhauses im Krefelder Zoo und den Tod aller darin lebenden Tiere denkbar schlecht und mit Tränen...

31.12.2019 by Sisu, Collages by Mervi Terve! Hello! This is my last newsletter this year. I hope I can be with you even during the year 2020 but I can’t see in the future so we just have to wait and see what will happen! The year 2019 brought us both sad and happy...

20.12.2019 – Photos by Arkadi Laptenko, Video by Nina Kirpatkina One morning there was a wonderful surprise waiting for Kai! Maybe Father Frost had already given him a gift? 🙂 Hey! Can you see what a nice new toy I have? Of course, a very thorough quality control was...

Nivi and Elva have celebrated their first birthday and on the same day the Dierenrijk Nuenen announced that Nivi is actually a boy – not a girl as has been believed so far. No matter what gender the twins have – they are cuter than cute! I’m sure you agree. A study of...

29.11.2019 by Mervi Terve! Hello! Dear readers, it’s your Sisu writing a special Advent newsletter to you. I wanted to do something special this Advent and suddenly I got a splendid idea. I would visit my pal Aron in Tallinn! Being a guy of action I didn’t let the...

19.11.2019 – Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park 25.11.2019 HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY TO YOU, DEAR SISU! Terve! Hello from the Winter Wonderland Ranua! It’s been snowing a lot and even the temperatures have been very pleasant – at least from my point of wiew. 🙂...

Winter in Finland has arrived, and it's time for all the creatures, both human and animal, to adapt to the frosty conditions. At the Ranua Wildlife Park, Sisu, the local resident, has been thoroughly enjoying the snow and ice. As temperatures drop and the landscape...

16.10.2019 – Photos by Marko Junttila Terve! Hello! It’s been quite a while since my last newsletter – simply because I haven’t got so much to tell you. Just like my big brother Ranzo I’m taking things very easy these days. I’m...

9.9.2019 – Photos by Evi from Tallinn The separation from mama Friida wasn’t easy for little Aron but now he has accepted the situation. I visited ARON Boy on the 5th of September and brought him a little orange ball with “ears”. Oh, what a wonderful surprise it was!...

The world of sports, particularly in the realm of professional games, is filled with all sorts of dynamic forces. Among them, there’s one phenomenon that has truly taken the spotlight – the rise of "Big Ball Business," or as it's more commonly known in some circles,...

Being a well-mannered polar bear isn’t something that happens overnight. It requires patience, practice, and a strong commitment to doing things the right way. From the way we hold our food to how we engage with others around the table, proper table manners are...

The Finnish Summer has been anything but ordinary this year, with extreme weather fluctuations that have made it an unpredictable season for locals and visitors alike. Let’s take a deep dive into how this season has unfolded and what it means for the country, both in...

11.7.2019 von MoniK Nach fast 49 Arbeitsjahren habe ich es endlich geschafft, ab 1.7. bin ich Rentner und wohin zog es mich, natürlich zu Flocke. Heiss ist es im Juli aber Flocke ließ es sich nicht nehmen uns zu begrüßen.Flocke, a name synonymous with warmth and...

Summer in northern Finland has brought a wave of heat, and with it, a chance for outdoor fun and adventure. At Ranua Wildlife Park, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, the summer days are filled with excitement, exploration, and a refreshing blend of nature and...

30.5.2019 – Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello! It’s me – your pal Sisu writing to you again. I’ve been told that the Summer should be here now but I’m still waiting. I hope it will come by bus or by train because that kind of travelling is...

Sisu the Icebreaker has had a challenging journey over the past months, but after a period of uncertainty and adjustment, the famous Arctic creature is feeling great again! Located in the Ranua Wildlife Park, Sisu’s story has touched many hearts, especially those who...

20.8.2018 by Ralph, Photos by Jeanette Johnsen I am grateful to Jeanette Johnsen for allowing Mervi and me to use her photographs here. They should not be re-published elsewhere without her permission. Like all Polar Bears, Nuka and Qilaq are always interested in what...

3.8.2018 by Sisu, Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello! Dear friends, this time I want to present two new sporting disciplines for you. But before I do that I have some information about my future. The Finnish speakers will find the same...

24.7.2018 by Sisu, Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello! Dear friends, here I come again! It’s been awfully hot again and I’m really worried about all my friends in the wild. There are forest fires threatening both the humans’ and the animals’...

18.7.2018 by Sisu, Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello, dear friends! It’s your Sisu calling from a hot Ranua. Oh bear, what a heat wave we’ve had and still have! Mama and I are lucky having our own pool where we can have refreshing swimming and...

Happy birthday, dear Mervi! Dear Mervi! We wish you all the best for the next year!  Uwe and Ludmila We visited the zoo Alaska on 22.6.2018 and met many nice animals. We find the zoo very nice. Wir haben am 22.6.2018 den Zoo Alaska besucht und haben sehr viele Tiere...

21.6.2018 by Sisu, Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello! This time I can tell you something really thrilling. The visitors have seen a polar bear ghost in our enclosure! I have a photo as an evidence. Are you frightened now? The ghost is coming...

25.1.2018 by Mervi Unbelievable but true! Today Knutitours celebrates it’s 10th anniversary! When I started this tour I never thought I would be writing this. I never believed Knutitours would still be going strong after all these years. What is Knutitours? It’s...

23.12.2017 by Mervi, (in English/auf Deutsch) Übersetzung von Bärgit When Sisu and Quintana met Santa Claus in Rovaniemi earlier this year they made some plans together. Since then Sisu has been busy carrying out the fantastic plans. In his dreams he pictured how this...

1.12.2017 by Mervi, Translation into German by Bärgit A day before the first Advent there were lots of activities going on in Ranua. Sisu and Venus were making sure everything was ready for their special guests – Giovanna and Quintana who were due to come next day....

9.11.2017 – Posted by Florence Perraux, Zoo de La Palmyre Vienna is fine. She still spends lots of time in her water moat, enjoying swimming and colder temperatures. Our male Moni has just turned 31 and because of health issues due to his respectable age, our vet...

The Ranua Wildlife Park in Finland has recently celebrated the birth of a polar bear cub, marking a significant milestone in wildlife conservation. The birth of this cub is not only an exciting event for the park but also for conservationists who are dedicated to...

Bumiphol Bear, an iconic symbol of conservation and wildlife preservation, left an indelible mark on those who followed his story. Born in a protected reserve, Bumiphol Bear was known for his unique characteristics and contribution to raising awareness about...