Juraparc

Zoos & aquariums ·Vallorbe ·Open now
  • Visit: 1–2 hours
  • Ideal for kids, teens, friends

Adulte dès CHF 10.- CHF 10 · Enfant dès CHF 6.- · 0 à 4 ans gratuit CHF 6 · Adulte dès CHF 10.- · parking gratuit CHF 10

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About

Juraparc is an animal park at Mont d’Orzeires in Vallorbe, with bears, wolves and bison in semi-freedom.

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Why go

  • Observe animals from a walkway about 1,100 metres long, set three metres above ground.

Plan your visit

Prices

Adulte dès CHF 10.-CHF 10
Enfant dès CHF 6.- · 0 à 4 ans gratuitCHF 6
Adulte dès CHF 10.- · parking gratuitCHF 10

From the venue's website · checked 12 Oct 2026

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 23:00
Friday09:00 – 23:00
Saturday09:00 – 23:00
Sunday09:00 – 23:00

With kids

  • Children can meet farm animals at the educational farm and mini-farm.
  • A large playground and children’s activities are available.
  • Educational activities help visitors learn about nature and the environment.

Know before you go

  • Dogs are not allowed in the animal park but may enter the restaurant and shop.

Tips for your visit

  • Allow about an hour and a half for a complete circuit.
  • Private guided tours last one hour and introduce the animals, their environment and their way of life.

What it costs

Adults aged 15 and over
10 CHF
Children aged 5–14
6 CHF

Shorts

History

A bear named Kupa joined later. A book about the park’s family story was published in July 2020.

  1. 1972The Blanc family took over the park and Restaurant du Mont d'Orzeires.
  2. 1987André Blanc created a bison park beside his alpine chalet.
  3. November 2001Enclosures, elevated walkways and a water treatment system were completed.
  4. 2002Wolves and bears joined the park, which was renamed Juraparc. In August, brown bear Ursina and her cubs arrived from Tierpark Langenberg near Zürich.

How to get there

  • 40 minOn footJuraparc is at Mont d’Orzeires, Route de la Vallée 3, Vallorbe. The Mont d’Orzeires public transport stop is nearby. One approach combines a train to Vallorbe, Travys toward Le Pont and a roughly 40-minute walk for adults. Marked walking routes also lead from Vallorbe station and Le Pont.

Sources: Juraparc - Wikipedia · Juraparc – Parc animalier et restaurant au cœur… · Informations pratiques - Juraparc - Horaires, t… · Visites guidées et éducation - Juraparc - Décou… · Juraparc - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Rte de la Vallee de Joux, Vallorbe, 1337

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Questions and answers

Does Juraparc host exhibitions?

The park hosts exhibitions on varied themes, including photography, painting and sculpture.

Does Juraparc welcome school groups?

Several thousand pupils visit each year for ecology sessions or school outings.

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