Come and visit!
At RMK’s Elistvere Animal Park, visitors can view Estonian forest wildlife in a habitat that resembles their natural environment. Founded in 1977, the park acts as a sanctuary for orphaned or injured animals.
Give the gift of an experience!
If you would like to purchase a digital gift card for the RMK Elistvere Animal Park, please send an email to elistvere@rmk.ee. A physical gift card can be bought on-site at the animal park. The gift card is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
We look forward to seeing you. Starting from 01.01.2025, the animal park will be open is Tu-Su, even on public holidays and weekends!
Opening hours
| February-May, September-October | Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 |
| June-August | Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 |
| November-January | Tu-Su 10:00-15:00 |
Ticket information
| Single ticket | Adult EUR 5 Student (7–19) EUR 3 Pensioner EUR 3 Preschool age (3–6) EUR 2 |
| Family ticket The family ticket is valid for two adults and up to three children aged 19 years or under. | EUR 10 |
| Group ticket Group tickets are valid for groups starting from 10 people; the indicated price is per person. | Adult EUR 4 Student (7-19) EUR 2.50 Pensioner EUR 2.50 Preschool age (3–6) EUR 1.50 |
| Guide services Guide services must be ordered in advance by calling 676 7030 or 5346 5030. The maximum group size per guide is 25 people; for larger groups, several guides will be needed. | Estonian guide EUR 30 |
| Free admission | Children under 3 years of age Disabled children up to age 16 and their accompanying person Persons aged 16 or over with a profound or severe disability and their accompanying person |
Special notice: Free admission for everyone on August 27 – it’s the Animal Park’s birthday!
Please note
- Ticket sales and entry to the animal park end 30 minutes before closing time.
- We accept cash and card payments. Group visits can also be paid later by invoice, for which a letter of guarantee is required.
- For preschool groups, one supervisor is admitted free for every 6 children; for students, one instructor is admitted free for every 10 children.
- The group leader is responsible for ensuring children follow the animal park rules.
- Pets are not allowed in the animal park. We also ask you not to ride a bike, skateboard, or hoverboard in the park (except for children under 3 under parental supervision).
Arrival instructions
RMK Elistvere Animal Park
Elistvere Village, Tartu Rural Municipality, 49103 Tartu County
+372 676 7030, +372 5346 5030
elistvere@rmk.ee
Public transport stops are located in close proximity to the animal park: