Switzerland is home to many theme parks, zoos and museums and these are well loved and well visited. The museums – especially the Science, Art, Transport, museums have various hands-on activites that are both fun and educative.
Zoos
1. Zurich Zoo:
The Zurich Zoo is a great place to take kids especially the younger ones in all weathers. The zoo is home to a lot of animals including lions, tigers, elephants, penguins etc. There are a few play areas across the zoo, climbing ropes and sand pits where kids can play outside in warm weather. When it gets too cold, or rainy, there are indoor acquarium, the Masoala Rainforest, the enclosed Elephant area etc for children to walk around. If you are a frequent visitor, the Annual Passes make it so much more affordable than a buying tickets each time.
Webpage: https://www.zoo.ch/
2. Rapperswill Zoo:
A kids zoo with elephants, camels, lemurs (King Julian and his tribe from the movie Madagascar), Giraffes, Zebras etc is located at Rapperswill, about 36 to 45 minutes by train from Zurich HB.
Elephant rides, feeding the elephants, pony rides , a horse drawn train are some of the key attractions to this lovely Zoo. Kids will love this place.
Webpage: http://www.knieskinderzoo.ch/zooherzig/zoobesuch/
3. Basel Zoo:
Basel is about an hour away from Zurich by train and the Basel zoo is great zoo to take kids to and has giraffes, Rhinos, Gorillas, hippos, pygmy hippos, bisons and a whole lot of other animals. A perfect whole day activity for parents and kids alike.
Webpage: https://www.zoobasel.ch/de/index.php
Theme Parks
1. Trompolino, Dietikon:
Trampolino is a fun indoor theme park for children from age 2 with multiple attractions. Check out the website for details of the attractions.
Webpage: http://www.trampolino.info/1.html
2. Connyland:
Connyland is another fun theme park, with multiple areas of play. Check out the website for details of the attractions.
Webpage: https://www.connyland.ch/
