Nature & Animals All year round in Canton Vaud
Discover the best Nature & Animals activities All year round for children in Canton Vaud.
10 activities for children
The Île aux Oiseaux in Préverenges: birdwatching by Lake Geneva
Fancy watching birds as a family by Lake Geneva? In Préverenges, facing an artificial island, the Maison de l'île aux oiseaux and its spotting scopes let you admire hundreds of migratory birds. A free and fascinating nature outing, almost with your feet in the water.
Leysin Deer Park: a free-roaming herd, with free access
Looking for a gentle encounter with animals, with no ticket or timetable to keep an eye on? In Leysin, the deer park is home to a herd of free-roaming semi-wild deer, visible all year round, free of charge. A perfect nature stop with young children.
Juraparc
Fancy showing your children bears, wolves and bison, deep in the nature of the Jura vaudois? At Juraparc, perched on the Mont d'Orzeires between Vallorbe and the Vallée de Joux, you watch the big wild animals then pet goats and alpacas at the mini-farm.
Ranch Paradisio
In Begnins, on the heights of La Côte, Ranch Paradisio is a family stable where children meet ponies, horses and small farm animals. Pony rides, courses, camps and farm birthday parties for 3-12 year-olds. Booking by phone; exact address and prices to be confirmed directly with the ranch.
Charlemont Farm: birthdays and workshops in Crans-près-Céligny
At the Charlemont farm, in Crans-près-Céligny, your children enjoy a real moment with the animals. Farm birthdays, holiday camps, and seasonal workshops: all by reservation, in the picturesque setting of the Charlemont estate, hosted by Le Monde de Rachel.
Tour de Sauvabelin in Lausanne: family panorama
A wooden tower in the heart of the Sauvabelin forest, steps that climb up, and at the top, a breathtaking view of Lausanne, Lake Geneva, and the Alps. Free, simple, and memorable.
Bois de Sauvabelin – Urban forest & family park in Lausanne
Just a stone's throw from the center of Lausanne, the Bois de Sauvabelin offers a nature walk with a lake, animals, and a playground. A free, simple, and refreshing outing for the whole family.
Tropiquarium de Servion: a tropical bubble for families
Want warmth and fascinating animals near Lausanne? The Tropiquarium in Servion offers an ideal tropical immersion with children, in all weather, all year round.
Servion Zoo: a beautiful nature outing for the family (Vaud)
Feeling like animals and fresh air? The Zoo de Servion, near Lausanne, offers an easy stroll with big cats, wolves, and primates. Perfect for sparking children's curiosity all year round.
Animal Park La Garenne in Le Vaud: a nature outing near Nyon
An animal park in the heart of the Côte, in Le Vaud. La Garenne introduces European wildlife to families, featuring nature trails, a large immersive aviary, and a playground, all year round.
