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 Konijänkän Kotieläinpiha, Lapland, Finland Posted by:  Team Sieni
N 67° 37.099 E 024° 08.289
35W E 378428 N 7503119
The Konijänkkä Kotieläinpiha Animal Park near Äkäslompolo in Lapland has a variety of animals you can meet, including horses, rare pigs, cattle, goats, rabbits and (naturally) reindeer. They offer horse activities, husky rides and snowmobiling...
Waymark Code: WM5Y7K
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 03/01/2009
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The Konijänkkä Kotieläinpiha (koti-eläin-piha literally means home-animal-yard) Animal Park near Äkäslompolo in Finnish Lapland has a variety of animals you can meet and interact with.
You can read more on their website: www.konijanka.fi
Here are some examples:
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Lappish cattle (Pohjoissuomenkarja) a very rare breed of cattle (there are only about 90 left) capable of thriving on a low input in the harsh conditions of Lapland. Unfortunately, along with the low input, comes a low output so they are not popular in modern agriculture.
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Lappish sheep sheep bred for life in Lapland
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Poitou donkeys large donkeys with huge ears. These originate from the Poitou region of France. They were used (along with a breed of horse called a Mulassière) for breeding large powerful mules for agricultural use. In contrast there are also some miniature donkeys.
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Horses a variety of different kinds of horses, large and small, including the big traditional Finnish horses bred for forestry work and some tiny ponies too (I'm not sure of the breeds)
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Pigs There are vietnamese pot bellied pigs, rare curly haired Hungarian Mangalitzas ... and a big pig called Pamela - I'm not sure what breed of pig Pamela is but she's very friendly.
There are other animals including ostriches, llamas, birds, goats, rabbits and a couple of very friendly cats.
Activities include:
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Husky sled rides
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Horse riding (sleigh rides, treks, lessons)
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Kids' snowmobiling
Public or Private: Public
Type of Animals: Domestic
Address:
Konijänkän Kotieläinpiha
Konijänkäntie 95970
Äkäslompolo, Lapland Finland
Operating Seasons and Hours:
14.12.- 31.4. every day from 10 to 16
1.- 28.6. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 13
29.6.- 13.12 every day from 10 to 13
Price of Admission:
7€ / person (under 2 year old children for free)
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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