The best animal experiences
From dinosaurs to fossils, from local to exotic animals – the next animal adventure park, zoo and museum is just around the corner.
Read moreIt roars and growls, grunts and quacks, and sometimes it just quietly crawls in the corner: Here are some perfect places to go with kids and discover wildlife from up close.
In the Children’s Region numerous zoos, wildlife parks and museums are dedicated exclusively to nature and the animal kingdom. Whether you are a researcher exploring fossils and dinosaurs from prehistoric times, experiencing nature on the back of a horse, observing domestic and exotic animals in their everyday life, or learning all about them on a zoo safari; the Children’s Region has a lot to offer in terms of animal and nature activities for children, where they are free to discover, observe, learn, pet and feed. Here, the children explore the animal world in a playful way and sometimes even from really up close.
Aathal
Dinosaur Museum
Exploring a dinosaur skeleton, dissecting fossils, guided tours – and for the really brave: a sleepover with the prehistoric giants.
Aathal
Cham
Schluechthof
A taste of the countryside – just a stone’s throw from the centre of Cham, families spend an eventful day at Schluechthof farm.
Cham
Rapperswil
Knie’s Children’s Zoo
Riding a pony, camel, or even an elephant, exploring and learning about animals on a zoo safari and so much more awaits zoo visitors in Rapperswil.
Rapperswil
Langnau am Albis
Wilderness Park Langenberg
Wild forest, an ancient cave, nature playgrounds and native animals – a visit to Langenberg Animal Park is an experience for all ages.
Langnau am Albis
Winterthur
Naturmuseum Winterthur
With puzzles and excursions, visitors search for traces and get exciting insights into the fascinating world of the local fauna and flora.
Winterthur
Goldau
Goldau Nature Park and Zoo
A magic world of exploration where various structures encourage climbing and sliding and different features invite to play and discover.
Goldau
Rüdlingen
WWF Beaver Trail
Learn everything about the busy beaver on the trail along the river Rhine, examine gnaw marks and explore waterways – also known as the beaver’s slide.
Rüdlingen
Morschach
Adventure Farm Fronalp
Many native animals, some of them ProSpecieRara breeds, live on the small farm. A highlight is the horse riding offers for day and overnight guests.
Morschach
Dachsen
Reindeer Trekking
Santa’s helpers also live in Zurich’s Weinland – a highlight for the kids: Reindeer Trekking where children go for a walk accompanied by the impressive animals.
Dachsen
Zürich
Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
From the large frogmouth to the minke whale: Zurich University is home to a colorful and exciting world of over 1,500 animals.
Zürich
Muotathal
Husky Encounters
Families experience huskies up close, where they can visit the enclosure, learn all about the animals and go husky trekking in summer and sledding in winter.
Muotathal
Flaach
Thurauen Nature Center
Birds, butterflies, frogs and beavers live in these meadows. Outside, or in interactive exhibitions, biologists – big and small – learn everything about this exciting place.
Flaach
Dietikon
Limmattal Petting Farm
Ponies, nature and space to simply be – Bewegungshof Limmattal is a place of learning and discovery.
Dietikon
Bauma
Alpaka Farm
The animals came down from the Andes to live in here: On the farm, the little visitors learn how their wool is processed, they feed the alpaca and go on walk with them.
Bauma
Blüemlisberg
Goat Farm
The goats live on Blüemlisberg at 1’200 m above the sea. They are not only a huge help in everyday farming life, they are also the milk suppliers for the yummy goat milk ice cream.
Blüemlisberg
Sool
Trekking with Pack Goats
A somewhat different hiking adventure: On a pack-goat trekking tour, four-legged "sherpas" provide lightweight backpacks and a great nature experience.
Sool
Mühlehorn
Lama Touren
A special family experience: nature lovers explore the Glarus mountains high above Lake Walen with llamas.
Mühlehorn
Marthalen
Lama Trekking
On the farm in Zurich’s Weinland, kids get to know the woolly animals from up-close while feeding them, working in the stables or taking a walk across fields and meadows.
Marthalen
Rigi Seebodenalp
Lama Trekking
With cheerful llamas as companions, the hiking tour starting at Seebodenalp becomes an adventure.
Rigi Seebodenalp
Glarus
Glarnerland Nature Center
Young and old explorers can find information and tips for excursions as well as discovery kits to borrow at the Glarnerland Nature Center.
Glarus
Rapperswil
Deer Park
High up on the castle hill in Rapperwil, it's not just the view that's worth seeing. Fallow deer have been enchanting visitors for more than 150 years.
Rapperswil
Zürich
Zurich Zoo
High above Zurich, 4,000 animals live in their nature-oriented enclosures. Visitors can follow their daily routines and discover wildlife at its best.
Zürich
Uznach
Uznach Stork Colony
Along with 150 bird species, the stork too, made Uznach its home. All year long, hobby ornithologists can observe the animals from up close.
Uznach
Zürich
Zurich Aviary
On the banks of Lake Zurich, you can find the Zurich aviary and bird sanctuary on the Mythenquai. Here you can admire a wide range of birds.
Zürich
Nature Reserves
In protected natural habitats, families discover and explore Switzerland fascinating flora and fauna.
Adventure Trails and Hiking Paths
Easy hikes with games, riddles, stories and much more for the whole family.
Let’s go up to the top
Excursion destinations in the mountains with child-friendly hiking trails, beautiful picnic areas and exciting offers for families.
Child-friendly boat trips
On the lake or the river: In the Children’s Region, various navigation companies offer exciting adventures and programs for the whole family.
Bike Tours with Children
Family-friendly and entertaining bike trails for an unforgettable outing in the Children’s Region.
