Where to go

Elistvere Animal Park and Visitor Center

 
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area

Elistvere Visitor Centre is situated in RMK Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area, on the second floor of the entrance building of the highly popular Elistvere Animal Park. Elistvere Animal Park was established in 1997 and aims to share nature education and offer visitors a chance to watch wild animals in their natural environment. The visitor centre contributed to this aim by offering nature study programmes and organising events. It also introduces the recreation opportunities in the entire Tartu–Jõgeva area and offers educational programmes in the surrounding nature.

Parking

Parking for 30 cars or 6 buses

Water

Tap wter during the opening time of the visitor centre

Amenities

  • Discount campaign programs for general education schools and kindergartens in the winter, spring and autumn;
  • Paid educational nature programs;
  • Information and promotional materials about RMK Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area and other RMK recreation areas;
  • Forest and nature-related events;
  • Thematic and educational programmes for school teachers and others;
  • The hall of the visitor centre available for rental for nature-related meetings, workshops, events; Price: up to 3 hours 15 EUR/per hour.

Hiking Options

Elistvere study trail

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

The visitor centre is situated in RMK Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area, in the entrance building o>Elistvere Animal Park. In addition to exhibitions displayed in the visitor centre you can visit the animal park.

Additional Information

  • Card payment
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: Heli Nestra, communication manager +372 517 5160

E-mail: info.elistvere@rmk.ee

Opening hours:

1 Nov to 31 Jan Tue to Sun 10.00–15.00
1 Feb to 31 May Tue to Sun 10.00–17.00
1 June to 31 Aug Tue to Sun 10.00–18.00
1 Sept to 31 Oct Tue to Sun 10.00–17.00

Object type: visitor centre

Location info

Location : Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area

Elistvere Village, Tartu Municipality, Tartu County

Navigation instructions : If coming from Tartu, drive 12 km on Tartu–Jõgeva road, turn right towards Kukulinna and drive 3 km. Choose the right branch of the road and drive 6.7 km to the Elistvere village. The animal park is situated in the Elistvere village. If coming from Tallinn, drive to Jõgeva, then on Jõgeva–Tartu road up to Tabivere and turn left at the sign “Elistvere loomapark 6”.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.576250
Longitude: 26.685010
L-EST 97x: 656162
L-EST 97y: 6496043

Telephone:
Heli Nestra, communication manager +372 517 5160
E-mail:
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Opening hours:
1 Nov to 31 Jan Tue to Sun 10.00–15.00
1 Feb to 31 May Tue to Sun 10.00–17.00
1 June to 31 Aug Tue to Sun 10.00–18.00
1 Sept to 31 Oct Tue to Sun 10.00–17.00
Object type:
visitor centre
Location info
Location:
Tartu County, Tartu-Jõgeva Recreation Area
Elistvere Village, Tartu Municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions:
If coming from Tartu, drive 12 km on Tartu–Jõgeva road, turn right towards Kukulinna and drive 3 km. Choose the right branch of the road and drive 6.7 km to the Elistvere village. The animal park is situated in the Elistvere village. If coming from Tallinn, drive to Jõgeva, then on Jõgeva–Tartu road up to Tabivere and turn left at the sign “Elistvere loomapark 6”.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.576250
Longitude: 26.685010
L-EST 97x: 656162
L-EST 97y: 6496043