We wrote about Reptile Expo back in February when it was being hosted near Neuchâtel. We just found out that the exhibit of these live reptiles and friends will be set up the day after Christmas through 14 April 2024 in Sierre! And the exhibitors have kindly offered one of our readers a "pack famille" including 4 tickets! Read below to enter the competition.
The array of species that many have never seen in real life are set up in this temporary, mobile vivarium located in Sierre, at the Centre COOP Rossfeld. The museum is open daily from 10h-18h (even on Sundays).
The aim of this exhibition is to teach young and old alike to get to know these much-feared animals better, while at the same time enabling them to experience an unforgettable moment through a family-friendly, educational activity. Nowadays, it's vital to inform people and help them discover the little-known world of reptiles and their danger of extinction. "Better knowledge, better protection".
New this year!
This year, for the first time in Switzerland - and practically UNIQUE IN THE WORLD, as the only other place to find it in captivity is in a zoo in the Czech Republic - you'll be able to discover an exceptional snake that was officially discovered fairly recently in Iran (2006): the spider viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), top photo. It has the most elaborate lure of all snakes, with a protrusion at the end of its tail that resembles a small spider, making it a formidable lure for foraging birds.
Visitors will be able to observe more than 250 animals, including 80 different species, in their natural habitat over an area of 1,200 m2.
Practical information
Suitable for all ages: step stools are available to families for the little ones to be able to see for themselves. The exhibition is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Benches all around the exhibition are available for short breaks.
Photos are allowed, however you must make sure not to frighten the animals, tapping on the windows, for example, will stress them out.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed at the exhibition, even small and well-behaved ones.
There is no need to book your tickets in advance, you can come directly to the entrance to buy your tickets. However, you can buy your tickets online, on the dedicated page of their site. There are toilets in the shopping center.
Reptiles Expo has kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a Family pack 2 adults + 2 children: (value Fr. 49.-).
Fill out this form and answer this multiple choice question: How many different species are represented at Reptiles Expo Sierre?
Only one entry per person and per email is allowed. The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 21 December 2023. The names of all those submitting correct answers will be placed into the digital hat and the winner’s name drawn at random by Friday, 22 December 2023. No cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The winner will be notified by email.
Reptiles Expo
Centre Coop Rossfeld
Routes des lacustres
3960 Sierre
077 532 74 67
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https://reptiles-expo.ch
From 26 December 2023 through 14 April 2024
Monday to Sunday and holidays: Open from 10h to 18h
Count 1-2 hours to visit the expo.
Fr. 18.-/adult
Fr. 16.-/AI, AVS, student
Fr. 9.-/child age 4+
Free for children under age 4
Fr. 49.-/family pack (2A+2C)
Fr. 7.-/additional child
