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.

This was my favorite part of Bern. There are four bears in total, but I didn't see all of them. The…read more5,000 square meter park is located at the end of the old town. The land slopes down toward the bank of the River Aare. If you don't want to take the stairs, there is an inclined lift that connects the upper viewing platform with the Aare promenade. Many people were dipping their feet into the river and relaxing. FYI- The bear is a symbol of the city and is featured in their coat of arms.

Great tourist attraction, especially for the kids. Fascinating history on how bears came to Burn…read more They clearly were embraced by the town as you see bear art everywhere, & a bear on the town flag. The bears were relocated in the 1800s from a much smaller pit. Usually, I find zoos depressing, but what saves this pit is the extenuation of the pit to across the path in a more secluded & beautiful area along the river. 5 stars for novelty.

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.

Juraparc is the kind of zoo which cares about animals. Enclosures are extra large and the animals…read morehave possibilities to retreat behind rocks, trees or in caves. In Juraparc there are many wild animals: Bears, American bisons, wolves, lynxes, Przewalski-horses (Mongolia) and also some goats etc. Bears and wolves live together in the same enclosure. The Mont d'Orzeires environment is the natural habitat of these wild animals. I recommend to check their homepage to see if baby bears or wolves were recently born because it's lot of fun to watch them^^ An alpine chalet houses a restaurant where you can eat snacks. It's possible to get there by train (stop in Le Pont) and afterwards it's a 30 minutes walk on a hiking trail.

This is a great free wild anima. There is a traditional Mongolian Yurt for kids to discover,…read morehorses, deer, wolves, moose, deer, and bears. There is also a playground and a separate play area for kids to run about. Most everything is written in german so not really all that educational for older English speaking kids. There is an average restaurant onsite. The park is split by a road but there is a pedestrian bridge that connects both sides. The only negatives are getting there. If you drive, prepare to pay 10chf to park. If you take the train prepare to walk quite a ways before seeing any animals. If you take the S4 it is an additional 25 min walk from the stop to the park.

This place is very perfect for the kids. The animals have a natural space to be in which feels…read moreunlike a regular zoo. There's food and two play areas for the kids. A great way to spend an afternoon!