The Animals at Polar Park
At Polar Park, you can meet some of the Nordic region's most fascinating animals. Explore the pages about all the species living in the park and learn about their habitats, unique characteristics, and role in nature.
Get to Know the Animals in Polar Park
Polar Park is home to both predators and herbivores native to the Nordic forests, mountains, and tundra. Here, you can get to know everything from wolves, bears, and lynx to moose, reindeer, and musk oxen.
Explore our species fact pages to learn more about each animal's behavior, habitat, and remarkable adaptations to life in the north, while discovering the incredible wildlife you can encounter during your visit to the park.
Predators
Meet our most iconic predators. Learn more about wolves, bears, lynx, wolverines, and Arctic foxes, and discover how they live and thrive in the Nordic wilderness.
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Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized member of the cat family (Felidae) and is considered one of Europe’s “Big Five” (alongside the wolf, brown bear, wolverine and European bison).
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Wolverine
The wolverine is Norway's largest member of the weasel family, yet it weighs only 12–18 kg and is roughly the size of a badger.
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Wolf
The wolf is one of Norway’s most iconic and debated predators. It is highly adaptable, which explains the species’ wide geographical variation in appearance and behaviour.
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Brown Bear
The brown bear is Norway's largest land predator. With its massive build and impressive strength, the brown bear is a symbol of power and wilderness.
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Arctic Fox
The Arctic fox is a small fox perfectly adapted to life in cold climates, best known for its thick, insulating coat and remarkable ability to survive in the Arctic.
Deer Species and Musk Oxen
Meet the large herbivores of Polar Park. Discover fascinating facts about moose, reindeer, red deer, and musk oxen, and learn more about how they live and thrive in forests, mountains, and Arctic landscapes.
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Red Deer
The red deer is one of Norway's most iconic deer species. Known for its graceful movements and impressive antlers, it has long been a symbol of the country's forests and wildlife.
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Moose
The moose is the "King of the Forest" and the world's largest member of the deer family - an iconic symbol of the Nordic wilderness.
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Reindeer
The reindeer is an iconic deer species, perfectly adapted to life in Arctic climates. It also holds great cultural significance in Norway, particularly for the Sámi people.
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Musk Ox
The musk ox is a true survivor from the Ice Age. With its powerful build and thick coat, it is perfectly adapted to the harsh Arctic climate and has become a symbol of strength and endurance.
Where to Find the Animals
Book Your Experience Today
Polar Park Admission
See the great predators and deer of the Nordic region in natural surroundings at the world’s northernmost animal park.
Arctic Fox Visit
Meet our playful and curious Arctic foxes up close!
Private Guided Tour
Join one of our experienced animal keepers on a private guided tour of Polar Park.