We chose to spend a day at the Wild & Adventure Park Ferleiten, nestled in the heart of the mountains. In fact, we tried to balance the 3-week program as much as possible between city exploration, natural sites, cultural visits and activities for the kids. The Wild & Adventure Park seemed like a good choice to give our little boy a good day out.

The park is essentially home to alpine animal species, which evolve naturally in this environment. We were able to observe and admire deer, bears, wolves, ibex, as well as owls, pheasants, alpine bison and many others... all in an exceptional setting. Indeed, to walk through an animal reserve with the mountains as a backdrop is a unique experience. The site's itinerary is extremely well laid out (by following the longest route and taking the time to observe the animals, we were able to complete the loop in 1h30), punctuated by rest areas, observation platforms and panels with fun information for children.

The park aims to protect nature and preserve species. The nature park model promotes education, respect for nature and species conservation, with animals treated in the best possible way. It should be noted, however, that they are not free-ranging and live in fenced-in areas. In all honesty, our position on this type of park is not clear-cut. We've had the opportunity to observe many animals on our travels, whether free-ranging, semi-free-ranging or in areas controlled by humans, and their discovery is always a source of wonder for our children. What I appreciated about Wild & Adventure Park Ferleiten is that we didn't feel that the environment was oppressive towards the animals. But I keep in mind that no being would like to see its movements restricted between 4 fences.

Adjacent to the animal park is a children's playground and amusement park, admission to which is free (the price of the animal park is 10 euros per adult). Access to the attractions, on the other hand, is subject to a charge. The games are varied, and many are suitable for children aged 3 and over. Our boy had an excellent time, and despite the site being very busy in high season, traffic flowed smoothly.

We had lunch at the on-site restaurant, which was quite decent and open all day. It's also possible to bring your own picnic and have lunch in the park's designated areas.

With children: the animal park route is accessible to baby carriages. We were able to take the Yoyo for a stroll with no problem, especially as the route is marked out by benches, shaded areas, etc. The play area is a delight for children of all ages. As for the play area, it will delight children of all ages. The animal park combined with the children's attractions make this an ideal place to spend a day with the family.