The animal world
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Basel (Basel Region)
Trained elephants and sea lions give amazing performances. But the Zoo in Basel became famous on account of its gorillas and rhinoceroses and its many successes in animal breeding.
Beatenberg (Bernese Oberland)
A huntsman points out the best places to closely observe the ibex colonies, which live in their wild state on the Niederhorn.
Bern (Schweizer Mittelland)
A unique animated model of the city provides insights into historic backgrounds and the multi-vision system presents Berne as it is today, and invites you to explore.
Bettmeralp (Valais)
The trail which starts at the Schönbiel chairlift summit station will reveal all kinds of interesting facts about marmots as well as giving an opportunity to observe the animals at play.
Binntal (Valais)
Mules are plodding leisurely over rough and smooth. Children take turns in riding them.
Bürchen (Valais)
On a sunny high plateau (at 1,480 meters above sea level) one finds Birkendorf Bürchen. During an easy two-hour hike from Bürchen to Zeneggen, you will find the squirrel trail and the didactic forest trail, where you can learn many important and interesting things about these two topics.
Crans - Montana (Valais)
Discover our equestrian centre, which has 30 km of bridle paths and a riding hall.
Crémines (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
In perfectly-adapted enclosures situated in 33,000 square metres of the idyllic Jura landscape, approximately fifty species of animals are waiting for your visit.
Davos / Glaris (Graubünden)
A close encounter with the animal world: an opportunity to touch and pet animals!
Davos Platz (Graubünden)
Davos Platz (Graubünden)
Disentis (Graubünden)
On foot but without backpack, across hill and dale. Whatever has to be carried is on the back of the llama.
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
Who has not dreamed of ascending a mountain on horseback - just like the hero of an adventure movie?
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
Our llamas come from South America and are very sensitive. Since they are also attentive, careful and gentle, their are ideal companions for humans on excursions.
Essertines-sur-Rolle (Lake Geneva Region)
Walking with Arthur is easy! He is extremely good-natured and friendly. He will carry your bags and will quickly become good friends with your children!
Estavayer-le-Lac (Fribourg Region)
The "Grande Caricaie" nature reserve extends for 40 km between Yverdon and the Thielle canal. Nothing could be more pleasant than an autumn stroll along the wild banks of Lake Neuchâtel.
Fiesch (Valais)
Spaciously designed Animal Park at the valley station of the aerial cableway. Animals : Ibexes, Valais country sheep, black-neck goats, dwarf goats, marmots, pheasants, peacocks, birds, rabbits etc.
Fiesch (Valais)
Everyone has to carry their own bundle, except here with us at Fiesch. The patient llamas will carry your backpack without grumbling, even without spitting.
Flerden / Heinzenberg (Graubünden)
A day at the experience farm including guided tour, riding, walking with lamas (1 hour) and teatime snack; sleeping on straw and typical mountain supper including drinks and breakfast.
Goldau (Central Switzerland)
This delightful park lies in the middle of the massive boulder-strewn wilderness of Goldau and is home to much wildlife. Deer, mufflons, billy goats and chamois are living in a free zone while bears, wolves, lynxes, marmots, wild pigs, foxes, wild cats, owls and racoons are within a safe compound.
Gossau (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Barbecue by the romantic pond, pony and camel rides. Watching the show presented in the circus tent, admiring more than 500 animals and having lots of fun at the play facilities will make your visit a delightful experience.
Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)
Ever since the Jungfrau Railways have been operating, the arctic dog breeding kennels have been located at the Eiger Glacier. In summer the dogs whisk families and dog lovers off on a ride on a part of the glacier.
Jungfrauregion (Bernese Oberland)
Individual llama trekking tours in the incomparable countryside at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Kerzers (Fribourg Region)
The Papiliorama is a fascinating exotic world, where various diurnal species fly around a tropical forest environment in total freedom.
Klosters (Graubünden)
Horse trekking is an ideal activity for experienced riders and beginners alike. The main thing is that you love horses and nature.
Langnau a. Albis (Zurich (Region))
The oldest zoological park in Switzerland was founded in 1869. On 80 hectares, visitors can observe 16 native and formerly native animals like deer, bear, lynx, wolf, wildcat, marmot, hares, elk, wild boar, and the Przewalski horse.
Lausanne (Lake Geneva Region)
The ideal destination for a relaxing family outing: watch the animals and take a trip in a boat on the romantic little lake.
Lausanne (Lake Geneva Region)
Natural plants, white sand, foam, trees...you would be forgiven for thinking you were in a tropical forest, with the humid, hot air in this biotope. Thrill-seekers can even have their photograph taken with a snake around their neck!
Le Vaud (Lake Geneva Region)
La Garenne is first and foremost an idea, if not an ideal: enable visitors to discover European wildlife and at the same time, care for injured wild animals. All this helps to safeguard the native species of animals that seem to be more and more endangered.
Lenk i.S. (Bernese Oberland)
Marmots are sociable, clever and cheerful creatures. The well-prepared Marmot Trail on the Betelberg gives hikers a fun and easy opportunity to discover the world of marmots.
Lenk i.S. (Bernese Oberland)
The Lynx Trail is 4km long and runs from the Leiterli mountain inn to the Wallegg mountain inn on the Betelberg. Several true replicas of lynx "dwellings" have been tucked away and hidden along the trail.
Magliaso (Ticino)
Visit "al Maglio-Zoo" Ticino's only zoo!
More than 100 animals from around the world: lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, pumas, and much more.
More than 100 animals from around the world: lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, pumas, and much more.
Malbun (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Fascinating falconry. Galina falconry presents its raptors in a 45-minute flying demonstration.
Ponte Capriasca (Ticino)
Pontresina (Graubünden)
Poschiavo (Graubünden)
Roam through the woods of the Puschlav, observe belling stags, watch deer as they graze. Follow the tracks of chamoix, enjoy the warm rays of sunshine on your skin and feel quietly contented.
Près d'Orvin (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Rathvel (Fribourg Region)
The Petit Oiseau Cabin in Rathvel, near Les Paccots, is a treat for all families with young children.
Rigi (Central Switzerland)
A cozy horse-carriage ride on Mt. Rigi is definitely a worthwhile experience.
Saas Grund (Valais)
Early morning walk to observe the game and discover the Alpine flora.
Saignelégier (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The National horse market and show is an annual event that takes place over the second weekend in August in Saignelégier, at the heart of the Franches-Montagnes region.
Savognin (Graubünden)
Feeding goats, petting goats, drinking goats' milk and eating goats' cheese ....! An interesting visit to Geissenpeter awaits you and your family. Children will love to move among the four-legged friends.
Savognin (Graubünden)
Ever seen a roe-deer, deer or an ibex "live"? You'll have the opportunity to do so in the Surses. Those who prefer not to go looking on their own, can join one of the guided game observation groups.
Schwanden / Mettmenalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Become an Alpine insider on Mettmenalp! The Alp is situated in the midst of Europe's oldest game reserve.
Servion (Lake Geneva Region)
The Servion Zoo is the ideal place for a family outing in natural surroundings.
St. Niklaus (Valais)
Trekking with lamas through the Saas Valley. Even if you only book a Lama Trekk for two hours, you will learn much about these animals and about how to relate to them.
Studen/BE (Schweizer Mittelland)
The Erlebniswelt Seeteufel is a popular destination for family excursions in the Bernese Seeland.
Toggenburg (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Experiencing how a calf or piglet is born? Watching how cows are milked or pigs fed? All this is possible at the working farms "Buurehof zum Aluege" in Toggenburg.
Winterthur (Zurich (Region))
At the Nature Park Bruderhaus you can look at stags in the wild instead of seeing them in a painting on the livingroom wall.
Yverdon-les-Bains (Lake Geneva Region)
Ideal for family holidays, a walk with a donkey will lead you along pretty paths and green valleys.
Zernez (Graubünden)
Leaving the Parkhütte Varusch mountain lodge (S-chanf), visitors walk alongside the brook into the national park, to the Purcher Alpine meadow and then on to the Val Mela picnic area. Once there, deer, chamois and ibex can all be observed using telescopes and binoculars. At around midday, it's time for a picnic on the Trupchun Alpine meadow picnic area. Here too, there will still be lots of time to observe the animal and plant world. 6 hours; suitable for children accompanied by adults.
Zinal (Valais)
La Tzoucdana is first and foremost a traditional café/restaurant with a friendly ambience. There is also a pretty pond with fish, ducks and geese, a little animal park where horses and donkeys enjoy the attention they receive from children and an observation tower called "Le Mirador".
Bern (Schweizer Mittelland)
The Dählhölzli Animal Park operated by the City of Berne is set in a charming landscape right on the River Aare.
Zürich (Zurich (Region))
Zürich Zoo - with 320 species of animals from all over the word - is situated in a beautiful, natural parkland, where impressive encounters await the visitors.
(Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
