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Animal Park

The Jardin Botanique de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland, is a botanical garden spanning 28 hectares with over 11,000 plant species from around the world, cultivated organically. Beyond its plant collections, the garden hosts rare Swiss farm animal breeds such as Engadine and Saas sheep, Valais fauve-necked goats, and Pomeranian ducks as part of a conservation program with the ProSpecieRara foundation. Visitors can explore greenhouses, rock gardens, an arboretum, and a mediation space offering botanical activities and workshops.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Zoo
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

The mediation space is open Wednesday and Friday from 13:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
13:00-17:00
Saturday
14:00-18:00
Sunday
12:00-18:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Free admission to the mediation space.

Contact

Webpage
jardinbotaniquegeneve.ch
Email
info.jbg@geneve.ch
Address
Chemin de l'Impératrice 1, 1292 Chambésy-Genève

FAQ

  • What animals can be seen at the Jardin Botanique de Genève?
    The garden hosts rare Swiss farm animal breeds as part of a conservation program with the ProSpecieRara foundation, including Engadine and Saas sheep, Valais fauve-necked goats, and Pomeranian ducks. They can be observed at different locations in the garden depending on the season.
  • Is the mediation space free to visit?
    Yes, admission to the mediation space is free. It is located behind the restaurant and offers activities such as observing plant cells with a binocular magnifier, creating herbarium boards, and interactive games on a tactile wall.
  • What languages are spoken at the mediation space?
    The mediation space operates in French and English.
  • Is there a library at the botanical garden?
    Yes, the scientific library is open to the public in free access, offering a wide selection of popular science books on botany, gardening, horticulture, trees, mushrooms, edible and medicinal plants, and floral art. Books can be consulted on site or borrowed free of charge with a reader card.
  • Are there activities for children at the garden?
    Yes, the garden offers workshops for children and families, and the library has a selection of books, themed albums, and educational games for children aged 3 to 10. School workshops are also available for various age groups.