The Zoological Garden in Zurich, Switzerland was opened in 1929 in the Fluntern quarter. Today it is home to over 2,200 guests belonging to three hundred species. The modern zoo in Zurich is spacious enclosures, the opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat, dozens of popular and educational programs, interesting shows and an excellent opportunity to spend an informative and exciting weekend in the fresh air with your family.
Zurich Zoological Garden
For almost 20 years, from the mid-50s of the last century, Haney Hediger was the director of the park. During his leadership, the name of the Zurich Zoo began to say a lot to both professional zoologists and ordinary nature lovers. For example, the several thousand volumes of valuable and important literature in the park's library can help you prepare for exams or write your doctoral dissertation.
Pride and achievement
Zurich Zoo is proud of many guests, but most of all visitors are known to the local penguins, who organize a daily parade for guests. Babies who are born become the object of close attention not only of scientists, but also of visitors. The calendar of birthdays and visits to animals is on the zoo's website.
How to get there?
The address of the zoo is Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland.
There are several ways to get to the park:
- From Bahnhofstrasse, take tram line 6 to the Zoo stop.
- From Bellevue take tram line 5 to Fluntern church, where you should change to tram 6 to the Zoo stop.
- From Stettbach train station, take tram line 12 or bus line 751 towards Fluntern church to the Zoo stop.
Useful information
Zurich Zoo is open 365 days a year. Opening hours differ in winter and summer:
- From November 1 to February 28, the park is open from 09.00 to 17.00.
- From March 1 to October 31, the zoo can be visited from 09.00 to 18.00.
On the eve of Christmas on December 24, the Zurich Zoo is open from 09.00 to 16.00.
Entrance ticket price:
Adult full ticket - 26 CHF, concession for disabled people - 13 CHF.
Ticket for children from 6 to 15 years old - 13 CHF, and for young people from 16 to 24 years old - 19 CHF;
A family entrance ticket for two adults and their children from 6 to 15 years old will cost 71 CHF.
Kids under 6 years old can visit the park for free.
Special benefits are provided to visitors in groups.
The right to discounts will have to be confirmed with a photo ID.
Services and contacts
You can refresh yourself after a walk in the fresh air in one of the restaurants in the park. There are also souvenir shops and a shop where you can buy gifts for friends or memorable trinkets.
Parking in the park is paid. From Monday to Saturday the price of an hour of parking is 0.50 CHF, on Sunday - 2 CHF. The car can be left for 6 and 8 hours, respectively.
The official website of the zoo, where you can find the latest news, is www.zoo.ch.
Phone +41 44 254 25 00.
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