One can find here 4 species of amphibians and 4 species of reptiles. Ornithofauna of the Reserve, which counts 261 species of birds, is rich and diverse. Some rare birds of prey are registered in The National Red Book. Capercaillie, black grouse, crane, curlew are very common. Such rare species in Europe as the white backed woodpecker also inhabits the area.
Typical mammals are brown bear, elk, wolf, beaver and badger.
At times the rare Ringed Seal can be found in Lake Ladoga. Yearly about 20 thousand birds are trapped in the Gumbaritsy Ornithological Station for ringing. The distance between the Reserve and St. Petersburg or Moscow is 240 km and 900 km, respectively. There are bus and railway connections between the Reserve and St. Petersburg. From Moscow one can reach the reserve by train or car through Lodeynoe Pole.