Zoo al Maglio, Zoo in Magliaso, Switzerland
Zoo al Maglio is a zoological garden in Neggio, in the Swiss canton of Ticino, open since 1973. It keeps over a hundred animals from around the world, and its landmark lion has lived in the largest enclosure for three generations. Sabine Fehr has directed the family business since taking over from her mother Edith Fehr in 2015.
The zoo was founded in 1973 and is the only zoo in the Ticino region. Since opening, it has grown into an important community destination that helps visitors learn about animals and their environments.
The zoo is a family business: Sabine Fehr took over its management from her mother Edith Fehr in 2015. Its landmark is the lion, which has lived in the largest enclosure for three generations. The name al Maglio refers to a former mill or hammer works.
The zoo sits in Neggio, in the Malcantone district of Ticino, and is reached by the FLP railway line; the stop serves the Magliaso area. The site is the only zoo in the canton, so it draws families from across Ticino. Check the current opening days before travelling, as the small family-run site keeps seasonal hours.
The zoo's landmark is its lion, which has lived in the largest enclosure for three generations. Since 2015 Sabine Fehr has run the family business, taking over from her mother Edith Fehr. The zoo has been in Neggio since 1973 and is the only one in Ticino.
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