Discover the different observation points in the Museum grounds...
- Arboretum
- Sculptures
- Tortoises
- Biodiversity garden
- Garden of senses
Arboretum
When the Museum was opened in 1989, it was natural that the surrounding grounds should become an extension of the Botanical garden. In the grounds, visitors can see relict species including a ginkgo and a Metasequoia, which dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. There’s also a modest arboretum containing ancient varieties of apple and pear trees, a reminder that once upon a time local orchards grew a range of fruit varieties no longer found these days.
sculptures
The grounds also feature original sculptures depicting the animal world, with works that range from the realistic to the fanciful.
Tortoises
JURASSICA is lucky to have a number of Greek tortoises that it received for the Meet the Tortoise exhibition in 2018. They were provided by the charity Protection et Récupération des Tortues (PRT) in Chavornay, whose main mission is to take in tortoises no longer wanted by their owners. It is the only large-scale tortoise rescue centre in Switzerland.
Biodiversity garden
The Botanical garden also provides a home for local wildlife in all its variety. Several areas have been created in the Museum grounds to provide a habitat for numerous species including butterflies, solitary bees, lizards, birds and more.
Garden of senses
JURASSICA has developed a number of fun, educational features that children can explore using all five senses.
The orchard, which is currently being restored, will feature 25 varieties of apple tree from every Swiss canton (in partnership with ProSpecieRara).
