Wanting to bring life to the vast meadows surrounding the establishment, a herd of bison was introduced in 1987. They are ruminant herbivores that handle extreme temperatures well, due to their fleece changing thickness according to the season. Impressively large animals - they weigh about one tonne - with an astonishingly calm nature.

The Blanc family, who own the park, wanted to give these rustic creatures some company, so they started to bring bears and wolves into the same park in 2001. This co-habitation sometimes causes serious fights, but there's joy as well, such as in witnessing the few recent births. A common living arrangement in "freedom under surveillance" that you are invited to watch from a footbridge over the paddock. Open all year round from 9am. Bison specialties in the restaurant.

Informations et contact: www.juraparc.ch
Juraparc, Mont d'Orzeires - Route de Vallorbe - Vallée de Joux (see access map)
Photo: MCG

Advice from smart bison! The park is open until night fall, which is the best time to observe the animals. This is when there's the most activity within the park and when the public is usually quiet!