"This afternoon, I went to Bois du Petit Château with my mum. At the entrance, there was a little footbridge which we went across. We watched the otters racing each other in the clear water of the pond. Then, in the vivarium, I held my mum’s hand tight when I saw the snakes. I was a bit scared but I also loved watching them. My favourite thing was walking in the goats’ enclosure: they came up to me, I could even stroke them! I also saw deer, ibex, bears and lynx. At the end, in the big play area, I had an ice cream on the swing. It was really hot so I even paddled in the pond!"
Nina, 3
Opening times
Zoological park
Summer: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Vivarium
Summer: 9 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 6 p.m.
Winter: 9 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
On prior request, visits possible between 12 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Closed Wednesday morning
Prices
Free
Good to know
Duration depending on interest
Bois du Petit Château
Rue Alexis-Marie-Piaget
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
T. +41 (0) 32 967 60 74
www.mhnc.ch