Nature &amp; Animals

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

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.

From 2 years

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

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.

Dullive Beach

Dully, Vaud

Between Gland and Rolle, the Dullive beach is an intimate and tranquil spot on Lake Geneva: grass, rocks, and two small sandy areas, in a calm atmosphere ideal for families. Unsupervised swimming to keep in mind. A well-kept secret of La Côte.

3-17 years

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

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

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

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.

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.