From the owner: Das Papiliorama ist eine gemeinnützige Stiftung mit dem Ziel, das Publikum für das Schicksal der…read moreTropenwälder und der Artenvielfalt im Allgemeinen zu sensibilisieren. Dabei wird die tropische Natur in den lebenden Ausstellungen so nah wie möglich an die Besucher ran gebracht. Eine Schwesterstiftung des Papilioramas (die ITCF) schützt konkret 23'500 Hektaren (235 km²) tropischer Natur in Belize, Zentralamerika.

One of the nicest zoos I have ever been to. Not too large, but withs lots of "cool" animals and…read moreexhibits. Very well kept. There are at least two play areas for the little ones. Also a large restaurant and ample sitting area for picnic. The Vivarium was really nice, where they have the penguins and lots of tanks with different fishes and sea creatures. My 3 and 8 yrs old loved the experience.

A beautiful zoo with all the animals you close. My favorite, the Penguins, are inside a building at…read morethe main entrance, but the Penguins near the rear entrance are a better experience as they are outside and super close. The place can be walked through in just a few hours. The restaurant is pricey but really nice with a cafeteria and a more intimate dining room.

The BärenPark in Bern is such a special place to visit, especially because it combines history,…read morenature, and animal welfare in a thoughtful way. The park is spacious, beautifully designed, and set right along the Aare River, which makes the whole experience feel peaceful and scenic. We watched the bears roam in freezing rain. It was truly fascinating and heartwarming. I wasn't able to get a good picture due to the weather and all the excitement whenever we get a glimpse of them walking back and forth the pathway along the river. There are plenty of viewing points, walking paths, and informational signs that explain the bears' behavior and the park's role in conservation, quite educational. It's free to enter and easy to visit while exploring the Old Town--just a short walk away. The surrounding area is perfect for a stroll, photos, or even a picnic with amazing views of the river and city. Going there is easy using buses and trains.

Yelp Review 2026 #136:…read more I liked zoos, aquariums, and SeaWorld when I was little for the cute and amazement factor. As an adult, I feel weird about visiting places that hold animals in captivity knowing how they got there in the first place. My sister wanted to go to Bärenpark and by agreeing to go, I'm going the path of least resistance. There are no bears native to Switzerland. They've been extinct since 1904. The founder of the city of Bern said he was going to name the city after the animal he hunts first which was the bear. Now, the only bears in Switzerland are in the Swiss Alps that are temporarily migrating from Italy and they leave when the cubs become older. For the longest time (1857-2009), brown bears only stayed at a small bear pit which was pretty cruel. They've expanded the space so bears can move around more at the bottom of the hill with lots of trees and a water feature the bears can swim in. The bear out also has a small pool. Now, the bear pit is just part of the 5,000-6,000 square meter park along River Aare. At the top of the slope, the old bear pit still exists. You'll see brown bears Finn, Björke, and Ursina. Take the BäreBähnli to go up/ down the hill. Their diet is based on the season and what bears would normally during each season: fruits vs fish/ meat. Living conditions have improved so, that's a good thing but would it be better if they were in the wild? Absolutely! The park is free.