Zoo's & Wildlife parks

Zoo, Mesoala Hall © Jan Geerk

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Switzerland offers a wide range of opportunities to encounter animals - in natural surroundings, on quiet paths or in zoos and animal parks. Those who love animals will find places to observe, marvel at and understand them.

Zoos

You should head off to our zoos if you want to observe our native species and their more exotic neighbours up close. Their generous enclosures guarantee the animals are kept in species-appropriate conditions, while ensuring that visitors not only have an unobstructed view of them at large, but also an enjoyable visit.

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Trekking with animals

Why not go trekking with animals – with cows, donkeys or horses, just like our ancestors did. Or go on an unconventional trek accompanied by animals from far-flung countries such as lamas, huskies or camels.

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Wildlife watching

The variety of wild animals in Switzerland reflects the diversity of its landscapes. Watch ibexes, bearded vultures or beavers in their natural habitat, accompanied by professional guides.

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Animal farms

Looking for an exceptional experience in nature? If so, we’d recommend paying a visit to one of our wildlife parks, where you’ll not only find out all there is to know about our native fauna, but also facts about some of the species that are no longer to be found in the wild.

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Bird-watching

Vastly differing altitudes and more than 14,00km2 of lakes are conducive to the unique coexistence of numerous species of birds in our country. This is why every ornithologist and all those interesting in finding out more about our feathered friends need to put a visit to Switzerland on their bucket list during the spring and autumn migratory periods.

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Trekking with animals

A horseback excursion into the Alp Flix

Donkey trekking with a view of the Churfirsten range

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Mule trekking - Fun for all

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Juckerhof

Living in Glarus like Heidi's Alpöhi

Alpe Rotingen - Where the cattle battles

Falconry Galina

Visiting Goat-Peter and his many goats

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Moorland Trail

Stein am Rhein SH

BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried

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