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- The Zoo Zürich is a zoo located in Zürich, Switzerland. It is considered one of the best zoos in Europe. Opened in 1929, it is the third oldest zoo in Switzerland (after Basel and Arth-Goldau) and it accumulated a collection of 2,200 specimens of 300 species by its seventy-fifth year.
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- School in the Zoo
Als ausserschulischer Lernort bietet der Zoo Zürich mit...
- Food & Drinks
In the zoo shops you will find a wide range of beautiful...
- Onlineshop
Welcome to the online shop of Zoo Zurich. Here you can buy...
- Tickets
Category Online Shop/Ticket Booth; Adults (21 years and...
- Activities & Events
Activities and events at Zoo Zurich. Daily updated programme...
- Webcams
Several webcams transmit live images from Zoo Zurich. The...
- Group registration
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- Further information
Further information for your visit to Zoo Zurich. Visitor...
- School in the Zoo
Zoo Zurich. 3,043 reviews. #9 of 288 things to do in Zurich. Zoos. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. «People who know animals will protect them.» Up above the city of Zurich, spanning a surface of approximately 27 hectares, is Switzerland’s largest and most frequently visited cultural and educational institution: Zoo Zurich.
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- Zuerichbergstrasse 221
The Zoo Zürich is a zoo located in Zürich, Switzerland. It is considered one of the best zoos in Europe. Opened in 1929, it is the third oldest zoo in Switzerland (after Basel and Arth-Goldau) and it accumulated a collection of 2,200 specimens of 300 species by its seventy-fifth year.
The zoo is located high above the rooftops of Zurich, surrounded by greenery, yet can still be reached quickly and easily from the city center. Approximately 6,000 animals representing over 365 different species live at Zurich Zoo. The oldest resident is Nigrita, a Galapagos giant turtle.
- Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044
- 044 254 25 00
A nature conservation centre involved in international breeding programmes and resettlement projects – that's what Zurich Zoo is all about. The zoo on the Zürichberg is home to more than 340 animal species in near-natural habitats.
- Education, Nature
- 2 to 4 hours (half day)
- All year
- Indoor and outdoor
Apr 11, 2023 · Zurich Zoo has been welcoming guests and families to explore the world of animals for over 90 years. It is, in fact, the third oldest zoo in Switzerland, and is located close to the city center. Although it started small, the Zurich Zoo now houses 4000 animals that cover approximately 380 different species.
Apr 25, 2016 · Zoo Zürich is located on the west side of Zürich city, easily accessible by tram or car. By tram: From the Zürich main station, take tram 6 to the Zoo tram stop. The zoo entrance is about 400 m east of the tram stop. On Sundays, tram 5 from Bahnhof Enge also goes to the zoo, but check the schedule first.
