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Nature and animals for children in the canton of Geneva

12 nature and animal outings in the canton of Geneva, across 10 towns. Most viewed: Equitypes – Versoix, Touvière Pond – Avully, Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 Until 17 years

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.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration plate of the Vivarium of Meyrin: children observe through the glass a large tropical terrarium with a snake curled on a branch, a land turtle, and a young caiman at the water's edge. Vivarium de Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for an unusual nature outing with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? The Vivarium of Meyrin is home to over 200 reptiles from around the world, to be discovered in warmth, sheltered, and in any weather.

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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. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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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 Until 17 years

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.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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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 Until 17 years

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.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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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 Until 17 years

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.

View listing
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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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. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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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 Until 17 years

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.

View listing
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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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 From 3 years

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.

View listing
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 From 3 years

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.

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Illustration plate of the Château de Dardagny, its corner turret and its houses with tiled roofs, in front of the vineyards and the Jura, with children playing on the lawn. Village of Dardagny
Dardagny, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from Geneva, with the kids? The village of Dardagny, ranked among the most beautiful villages in Switzerland, unfolds its peaceful streets, vineyards, and nature trails for a gentle and refreshing family outing.

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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. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

View listing
Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration plate of the Vivarium of Meyrin: children observe through the glass a large tropical terrarium with a snake curled on a branch, a land turtle, and a young caiman at the water's edge. Vivarium de Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for an unusual nature outing with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? The Vivarium of Meyrin is home to over 200 reptiles from around the world, to be discovered in warmth, sheltered, and in any weather.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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