Anthony Guillod, director

“Reptiles, a matter of passion and family. I grew up surrounded by the terrariums of the exhibition, my father took me on a trip at a very young age to introduce me to reptiles in their habitat. Now, with my CFC as an animal guardian, I am perpetuating this event with the aim of raising awareness of these animals and making people aware of the importance of protecting them.

Michel Guillod, founder

Over 50 years of experience with these amazing animals.

“I was 14 years old the first time I made my first terrarium to accommodate a viper, then my collection grew to the point of becoming my job. In association with Mr. Garzoni, the first exhibitions were created in French-speaking Switzerland in 1970.

The exhibitions have continued to tour for more than 30 years, in particular thanks to my friends without whom all this would not have been possible.

Since 2015, it has been the turn of young people to perpetuate this living museum. »

Julien Regamey, photographer

“Already at the age of my first steps, wild animals, insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, captured my attention and their observation very quickly became a passion.

So quite naturally, at the end of compulsory school, I opted for an apprenticeship as an Animal Keeper. I was lucky enough to be able to follow a 3-year training course at the Vivarium in Lausanne, under the direction of Jean Garzoni. »

Jean Garzoni

Speaking of the team, how can we not pay tribute to one of the greatest herpetologists in Switzerland.

He passed away in 2017, leaving behind an incredible story. He was able to fascinate with his stories around the globe discovering mother nature and in particular by founding the Lausanne vivarium in 1970.

His vocation was to demystify these feared and misunderstood creatures, a mission that continues to inspire this exhibition.

Thanks to him.