Papiliorama: tropical adventure and nature in Kerzers

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is unique in Switzerland,
located in Kerzers,
near the Lake Murten,
in the canton of Fribourg.
This nature discovery centre,
often referred to as the
museum of tropical adventure,
plunges visitors into a lush universe
and a change of scenery.

At the same time zoological garden,
tropical garden
and education centre,
Papiliorama is aimed at
for all ages.
This makes it an ideal destination for
for a family outing,
an educational tour
or a nature getaway.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the tropical jungle

The Papiliorama is famous
for its large butterfly greenhouse.
This tropical dome houses
more than 1,000 exotic butterflies,
evolving freely
in the midst of lush vegetation.

More than
60 species
fromCentral America,
d'Asia
andAfrica.
Tropical climate,
with a temperature of around
25 to 28 °C
and high humidity,
faithfully recreates
their natural habitat.

Visitors can observe
butterflies up close,
and sometimes even assist
at birth
in the pupatorium.

The Nocturama: wildlife by night

Another fascinating space
is the Nocturama.
This large greenhouse offers
a reversed day/night cycle,
to discover
the tropical nocturnal fauna.

You can see
from lazy,
from bats,
from nocturnal birds,
from opossums
and other species
rarely visible in daylight.
The visit offers
an immersive experience
and educational experience.

Jungle Trek: an immersive tropical reserve

Le Jungle Trek
reconstitutes a nature reserve
tropical Belize,
protected by the Papiliorama Foundation.
This route allows you to walk
in a dense forest
as close as possible to the wildlife.

Here are some of the highlights
from howler monkeys,
from toucanets,
from turtles,
from iguanas
and many birds
evolving in semi-liberty.
An immersive experience
and close to a natural environment.

Swiss nature and local biodiversity

Complementing the tropical world,
the Papiliorama also showcases
the Swiss nature.
In season, the
Swiss Butterfly Garden
features local species,
some of which are threatened.

The site also offers
a nature trail,
a mini-farm
with animals from the region
and a natural garden.
These areas raise awareness
visitors
to Swiss biodiversity
and its protection.

An ideal destination for families

Le Papiliorama
is particularly appreciated
from families.
It has a
play area,
a interactive mini-zoo
and regularly organises
from educational workshops.

Everything is designed to awaken
children's curiosity,
teach them to respect nature
and raise awareness
to the species protection.
So the visit becomes
and fun at the same time,
educational
and rewarding.