The best animal parks and aquariums Romandy

In 1945, the park's gardener set up makeshift shelters to take in injured animals from the region, giving rise to the creation of this small animal park. It is now home to the region's wild fauna (wild boar, ducks, ibex, etc.)! We work for the conservation of endangered species. A pleasant site for families with young children. From here, you can follow the many paths along the Rhône, which are particularly beautiful in autumn...

This zoological park presents dozens of animals from the region: mammals of some twenty different species and hundreds of birds are represented. The park is further enriched by the presence of the Vivarium de la Chaux-de-Fonds, which presents vertebrates and invertebrates of numerous species. You'll discover both naturalized and live animals - a unique concept in Europe, hence the name "Muzoo", a fusion of museum and zoo.

Marmottes Paradis is home to five of the world's fourteen species, from Russia and North America. Housed in 400 m² pens, they are protected from predators by fences. In one of the parks, a tunnel allows you to observe the interior of the burrows through large portholes. Two other parks are equipped with cameras so you can examine the marmots' underground activity. An educational center provides information on the different species of marmot in the world.

Lake Geneva is a stopover for a large number of migratory birds on their way from Siberia to Europe, Africa or South America to make their wintering quarters. An artificial island has been created for them, offering them peace and quiet in a beautiful setting. You'll be able to observe them in excellent conditions, and find out all you need to know at the bird house and on educational panels. Two telescopic sights are freely accessible.

At an altitude of 1 100 m, this alpine zoo brings together mountain species in a perfectly preserved setting. However, you must open the eye to see chamois, wolves drool in front of affolées marmots, deer or deer competing with majesty, great dukes, lynx, sheep, ibex, wild cats, bears and beavers. The 70 m long swimming pool is another curiosity, as natural as it is entirely heated with solar energy and is carved in the rock.

The zoo's first task is to care for young, injured or weakened wild animals and then release them back into the wild. Its second mission is to reintroduce endangered species such as the bearded vulture and black vultures. Finally, the zoo introduces children to European and Swiss wildlife. Film screenings on animal care and husbandry raise awareness of biodiversity. There's also a large area dedicated to relaxation, with games for children and an attractive lounge offering drinks and snacks.

For animal lovers, this park is well worth a visit. Shaded by trees, the setting is very pleasant, remaining cool in summer and charming under the snow. You can admire the superb snow panthers (more active in winter), the wolf pack, emus, bears, Siberian tigers, wallabys, lynx, bison, alpacas, macaws, mouflons... the wonder is endless. Excellent explanatory panels. In 2023, baby alpacas, wallabys and bison were born. Plan a day's visit - everything's included!

La Garenne's goal is to care for and present animals while making us aware of nature. Here we discover unique species of Switzerland, because it is so important to know the environment that surrounds us! Thus, we have the chance to observe mammals like the lynx, the badger, the raccoon and - new in 2022 - a male otter, impressive birds of prey like the bearded vulture. You can also enjoy the Ekocook certified restaurant.