Place to visit
The Toivonen Animal Park, Finland: what it is and when to go
The Toivonen Animal Park is a visitor attraction (Toivosen eläinpuisto) in Finland (Kokkola). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Toivosen eläinpuisto
- Where
- Finland · Eläinpuistontie 2, 68300, Kokkola
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 155 km as the crow flies
- Website
- elainpuisto.fi
- Coordinates
- 63.85731, 23.31461
What it is and where
The Toivonen Animal Park is a visitor attraction (Toivosen eläinpuisto) in Finland (Kokkola).
It is in Kokkola, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.85731, 23.31461; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit The Toivonen Animal Park is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time5:00
- FebBest time8:10
- MarBest time11:14
- AprPossible14:38
- MayPossible17:51
- JunBest time20:11
- JulBest time19:07
- AugBest time16:00
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:19
- NovBetter not6:00
- DecBest time3:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
| Wildlife | June to September | December to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: The Toivonen Animal Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kälviä ChurchChurch building in Kokkola, Finland6.6 km
- Kälviän HelluntaiseurakuntaTemples6.7 km
- Kahakka BreweryBrewery8.1 km
- Kokkolan helluntaiseurakuntaTemples8.7 km
- K. H. Renlund museumProvincial museum of Central Ostrobothnia, Finland9.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: With kids
- Santa Claus Village: amusement Park in Rovaniemi, Finland
- Linnanmäki: amusement park in Helsinki, Finland
- Santa Park: Amusement Park in Finland
- Moomin World: theme park in Naantali, Finland
- Korkeasaari Zoo: zoo in Helsinki, Finland
- Ähtäri Zoo: zoo in Ähtäri, Finland
Every Finland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Toivonen Animal Park?
It is a visitor attraction (Toivosen eläinpuisto in the local language) in Finland.
When is the best time to visit The Toivonen Animal Park?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48.
How do you get to The Toivonen Animal Park?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 155 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kälviä Church, Kälviän Helluntaiseurakunta, Kahakka Brewery. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Kokkola17 places to see in and around Kokkola, Finland: Tankar Lighthouse, Kokkola Church, Kaarlela Church. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- With kids115 places for with kids in Finland, from Santa Claus Village to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.