Sikypark

Sikypark is an animal rescue park in Crémines, in the Swiss canton of Bern, in the Bernese Jura region. It opened in August 2018 and is run by the non-profit company Sikypark AG. More than 850 animals from over 120 species live here, spread across roughly 5 hectares.

What is Sikypark?

It blends a small zoo with a sanctuary for exotic and native animals. The park takes in animals that need a new home and gives them a permanent place to live. Residents include tigers, wolves, lynx and parrots. Swiss media have described it as a kind of retirement home for animals that once performed in circuses.

What can you see?

The most talked-about residents are a white lion and white tigers, said to be the only ones in a Swiss zoo. Another highlight is a walk-in parrot aviary, considered the largest of its kind in Switzerland. Families can join daily activity and play sessions, and a small train called the Siky Express runs around the grounds.

How to plan your visit

The park has picnic areas and a restaurant, so you can easily spend a full day here. The address is La Laimène 242, 2746 Crémines. You do not need a car: trains on the Solothurn–Moutier line stop at Crémines Zoo, right by the park. It lies roughly 50 km from Bern and makes a good family day out in the Bernese Jura.

Who is it for?

Sikypark suits families with children, animal lovers and anyone who prefers a zoo with a different character from a classic zoological garden. The focus is on the stories of animals that found shelter, not only on displaying them.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sikypark? In Crémines, canton of Bern, Switzerland, in the Bernese Jura.

When did it open? In August 2018.

How many animals live here? More than 850 animals from over 120 species.

Can I get there by train? Yes, the Crémines Zoo stop is on the Solothurn–Moutier line.

Is there food on site? Yes, there is a restaurant and there are picnic areas.

What is the biggest attraction? The white lion, the white tigers and the large walk-in parrot aviary.