Bioparc Geneve

The Bioparc Geneva came to life from the transformation of the Challandes Animal Park to the cause of biodiversity. The park is home to 250 animals, a third of which are threatened species in the wild. Its team of wildlife experts and enthusiasts works for the conservation of animal species, both local and exotic, through its key missions. Biodiversity Conservation, at Home and Abroad Committed to the preservation of animal species, the Bioparc supports local organisations abroad, for example the Proyecto Titi function which works to save the cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) in Colombia, and the Mitsinjo association in Madagascar, which combines the conservation of habitats and species with the development of tourism that respects nature and people. The Bioparc also created the Wonder Fauna program to protect local fauna – in collaboration with a local photographer. Raise Awareness of Environmental Issues Thanks to the privileged contacts and proximity with more than 80 different animal species, the Bioparc is an ideal place for raising awareness through educational and entertaining activities. It regularly becomes a living classroom, a life-size laboratory, and thus a unique tool for environmental education in the canton of Geneva. From guided tours to workshops, the park offers a wide range of ways to discover and better protect. Animal Assisted Therapy Bioparc Geneva uses contact with animals to help people with physical, psychological and/or social difficulties. The stimulation that animals provoke makes it an excellent mediator of social relations. The Bioparc Geneva is the only institution in Switzerland to offer such activities with exotic animals.