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.
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
| November-January | 10:00-15:00 |
| February-May, September-October | 10:00-17:00 |
| June-August | 10:00-18:00 |
Ticket information
| Single ticket | Adult EUR 4 Student (7–19) EUR 2 Pensioner EUR 2 Preschool age (3–6) EUR 1 |
| Family ticket The family ticket is valid for two adults and up to three children aged 19 years or under. | EUR 8 |
| Group ticket Group tickets are valid for groups starting from 10 people; the indicated price is per person. | Adult EUR 3.20 Student (7-19) EUR 1.60 Pensioner EUR 1.60 Preschool age (3–6) EUR 0.80 |
| 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 25 |
| 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: