{"id":21840,"date":"2026-09-14T05:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/?p=21840"},"modified":"2026-09-14T05:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:38:59","slug":"where-can-you-see-animals-this-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/where-can-you-see-animals-this-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can you see animals this autumn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autumn has arrived. Summer lovers may be a little sad to see the warm weather go, while autumn fans have been eagerly waiting for cooler days. One thing is certain, though: the season when every weekend is fully booked is finally over, making it the perfect time for a spontaneous getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re travelling with children or enjoying a romantic break for two, animals have a way of putting a smile on everyone\u2019s face. So, where can you meet some furry and feathered friends this autumn? Here are a few zoos and farms worth visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kallaste Tourism Farm Experience Farm \u2013 a countryside escape full of activities<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Experience Farm at Kallaste Tourism Farm. Photo: O\u00dc Elamustalu, Visit Estonia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kallaste Tourism Farm Experience Farm<\/span><\/a> is a great place to get up close with Cameroon goats, rabbits, chickens, roosters, geese, cats and a friendly little dog named Cha-Cha. Visitors can feed the farm animals with fresh grass, dandelions, ground elder or fresh plant-based treats brought from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty more to do besides meeting the animals. Children can enjoy the playground, play disc golf and ball games, or even head out on a canoe trip. Come and spend a refreshing day in the countryside at Kallaste. The farm is about an hour\u2019s drive from<\/span> Tallinn<\/span><\/a>, and it is also easily accessible by bus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet and pet alpacas at Alpakafarm<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Alpakafarm. Photo: Visit P\u00e4rnu, Visit Estonia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Near<\/span> P\u00e4rnu<\/span><\/a>, in Tori Municipality, adorable alpacas are ready to welcome visitors. From September until the end of May,<\/span> Alpakafarm<\/span><\/a> is open on weekends from 12:00 to 15:00. You can take photos with the alpacas, give them a gentle pat or feed them carrot slices purchased from the farm shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

And alpacas are not the only residents here. You\u2019ll also meet pygmy goats, miniature sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, llamas and plenty of other fascinating animals and birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before leaving, you can pick up alpaca wool yarn or knitted items as a lovely souvenir.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ranna Rant\u0161o \u2013 home to around 500 animals and birds<\/b><\/h2>\n

Located about an hour\u2019s drive from both P\u00e4rnu and<\/span> Haapsalu<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Ranna Rant\u0161o<\/span><\/a> is a dream destination for animal lovers. Around 500 animals and birds live here, many of them friendly, curious and eager for attention and treats. Children can even take some of the smaller animals for a walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ranna Rant\u0161o also offers horseback rides by the sea, making it a wonderful place to experience authentic countryside life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pony rides at Poni Zimba Animal Park<\/b><\/h2>\n

Near<\/span> Tartu<\/span><\/a>, in Luunja Municipality, you\u2019ll find<\/span> Poni Zimba Animal Park<\/span><\/a>, a must-visit for anyone who loves horses and ponies. Children can enjoy pony rides and carriage rides.<\/span><\/p>\n

The park is also home to donkeys, Scottish Highland cattle, alpacas, goats, rabbits and various farm birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is plenty to keep the whole family entertained, and the park is also conveniently accessible by bus from Tartu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover the residents of Tallinn Zoo<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Tallinn Zoo. Photo: Imbi Taniel, Visit Estonia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When did you last visit Tallinn Zoo<\/a>? If you can\u2019t remember, it might be time to go again. There is always something new to discover, and the zoo is a wonderful place to see a wide variety of animals while spending a fun day with family or someone special.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch polar bears swimming underwater, explore the tropical rainforest or visit Tiger Valley. Younger visitors will also enjoy the Children\u2019s Zoo, where they can meet and pet domestic animals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polli Zoo and nearby attractions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Polli Zoo. Photo: Polli Zoo, Visit Estonia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Polli Zoo<\/span><\/a> is located around 40 km from Tallinn and is well worth the trip, especially as there are plenty of other attractions nearby. Just across the road you\u2019ll find the famous<\/span> Tuhala Witch\u2019s Well<\/span><\/a>, while the surrounding hiking trails offer a chance to discover the area\u2019s distinctive karst landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nearby, Viskla Swing Park features around one hundred different swings, while<\/span> Paunk\u00fcla Wellness Centre<\/span><\/a> offers disc golf, hiking trails and the chance to rent pedal boats and rowing boats. There is plenty to turn your visit into a full day out.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Polli Zoo itself, visitors can meet a variety of friendly animals and birds, including horses, goats, rabbits and peacocks. You can feed the animals, and with a little luck, even enjoy a horse or pony ride. Children can also have fun on the playground and trampoline.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Autumn has arrived. Summer lovers may be a little sad to see the warm weather go, while autumn fans have been eagerly waiting for cooler days. One thing is certain, though: the season when every weekend is fully booked is finally over, making it the perfect time for a spontaneous getaway. Whether you\u2019re travelling with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":21819,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[297],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21840"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21841,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840\/revisions\/21841"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog-server.hookusbookus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}