Brown bears in Finland
Brown Bear Watching in Finland
There are about 1,000 bears in Finland, and there's a great holiday which gives you a fantastic opportunity to do some brown bear watching in stunning natural beautiful surroundings. And you don't need a lot of holiday leave to see these bears either, as this holiday is over a weekend. You can just imagine getting back to work to tell everyone what you've been up to over the weekend!!! A really refreshing change & insight into one of Finland's brown bears.
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Travel east to the Russian border, you'll find yourself in the land that's home to brown bears. This area is close-ish ot the Arctic Circle, so there are longer day light hours - which gives you more chance to spot these amazing creatures. This holiday will take you keep into the forest to specially prepared observation hides in small open wetland areas, adapting to increase the chances of spotting bears in their natural habitat. You may also spot elk, fox and wolverines.
Heading deep into the forest to specially prepared observation hides, we aim to spot this amazing animal in its natural habitat during this exciting long weekend. And walks with local naturalist guidse will give you greater insight into the natural history of this stunning area.
Other bear watching holidays...
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Or.. what about volunteering with bears?
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Help bears in Romania
There's a new bear sanctuary near Brasov which has been set up by the WSPA.
The sanctuary provides a new home - temporary or permanent - to bears who have been kept captive in dreadful conditions, and you'll be able to see their progress as they get used to living in woodland, rather than a caged environment. Bears will be able to be rehomed in a 10 hectare forest. Where it is possible, the younger bears will be rehabilitated and returned to the wild.
This is a 1 - 12 week opportunity and a really different way to spend your holiday
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Please...
- Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
- Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found. We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
- WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
- The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
- Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
- Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
- Note our disclaimer - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site.
- Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities. Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them. We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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