Nature &amp; Animals In spring in Canton Geneva

Illustration plate of the pond of Touvière in Avully: a small calm pond bordered by reeds and tall grasses, surrounded by trees, with children at the water's edge observing fish, a frog, and a dragonfly, and a path running along the bank.

Touvière Pond – Avully

Avully, Geneva

Outdoor

Want to take a simple nature walk with the kids by the Rhône? The Touvière pond in Avully is a little wild spot where you can observe fish, frogs, and dragonflies along an easy, outdoor, and free trail.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Bioparc Genève

Bellevue, Geneva

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers.

Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Geneva, Geneva

Outdoor

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Botanical Garden of Geneva

Geneva, Geneva

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Lac des Vernes - Meyrin

Meyrin, Geneva

Want a bubble of nature close to the city, without a car and without a reservation? Lake des Vernes, in Meyrin, is a small body of water bordered by reeds where your children can observe birds, dragonflies, and frogs along an easy and accessible path all year round.

Illustration of the Bois de Bondex in Celigny: nature reserve with forest, clearing, and marsh with reeds, a family is walking on the path.

Bondex Woods: nature walk in Céligny

Céligny, Geneva

Outdoor

The Bois de Bondex, in Céligny, is a small nature reserve nestled in the Geneva enclave of Terre Sainte. Forests, meadows, and marshes coexist there over approximately 6.6 hectares, with astonishing biodiversity. A peaceful nature outing to observe, walk, and breathe with family.

Until 17 years