Zürich Zoo, Zoo and science museum in Zürich, Switzerland
The Zürich Zoo spans 27 hectares at the base of Zürichberg, featuring 380 animal species living in environments that replicate their natural habitats.
Founded in 1929, the zoo underwent substantial modernization from 1954 to 1973 under the direction of zoologist Heini Hediger, who reformed animal care practices.
The zoo functions as an educational center, providing programs for schools and groups about species preservation, biodiversity, and environmental protection.
The facility opens daily from 9:00 to 18:00 between March and October, and from 9:00 to 17:00 from November through February.
The Masoala Rainforest section recreates a Madagascar ecosystem indoors, allowing visitors to experience tropical flora and fauna throughout the year.
Location: Zurich
Inception: 1929
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 Zürich 8044
Opening Hours: March-October: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 9:00-18:00; November-February: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 9:00-17:00
Website: https://zoo.ch/de
GPS coordinates: 47.38500,8.57306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
These European zoos display animals from all continents. The institutions participate in species conservation programs and provide education about animals, their habitats, and ecosystems. Visitors observe rare and native species in naturalistic enclosures.
Dolder Grand
1.4 km
Zürich Zoo Masoala Hall
426 m
Zürichberg
472 m
Doldertalhäuser
1.5 km
Theater Rigiblick
1.5 km
St. Gallus Zürich
2 km
St. Martin Zürich
953 m
Sendeturm Zürichberg
390 m
Alte Kirche Fluntern
1.5 km
Zoo
132 m
Krattenturm
1.4 km
Stefanskirche Hirzenbach
2.1 km
Kiesgrube Stettbach
1.9 km
Schulschwimmanlage Stettbach
1.9 km
Brunnen mit Mädchenfigur
1.4 km
Fountain Toblerplatz
1.2 km
Brunnen mit Flachrelief Liegender
1.5 km
Brunnen Friedhof Fluntern
189 m
FIFA, documentation centre
415 m
Oberstufen school building Stettbach outdoor facilities
1.9 km
Fountain "Haus zum Brunnen"
1.5 km
Fountain with woman and Goatling
305 m
Brunnen mit Steinrelief "3 tanzende Knaben"
380 m
Orellibrunnen
930 m
Fohlenbrunnen
1.3 km
Schiterburg
1.2 km
Fountain Friedhof Schwamendingen
2 km
Mehrfamilienhaus Schneckenmannstrasse 25
1.3 kmReviews
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