Botanical Garden
- Visit: 1–2 hours
- Ideal for kids, teens
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Why go
- Three domed greenhouses recreate tropical lowland rainforest, mountain forest and savanna climates.
- A 14-metre rainforest-tree model has a visitor platform 6 metres above ground.
- Three aquariums recreate river environments in Central Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.
- Outdoor habitats include Mediterranean, alpine, aquatic and medicinal-plant gardens.
- The ponds include Victoria and lotus pools, water-plant basins and varied animal life.
Opening hours
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- PalmsPalms are part of the garden’s greenhouse collection.Greenhouses
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History
The garden occupies the former Schönau villa site. The property was sold to the canton on condition that it be used by the University of Zurich.
- 1833Construction began on the older «zur Katz» garden beside the former fortification.
- 1971Zurich voters approved a new garden in the Bodmer–Abegg family’s former park in Weinegg.
- 1972–1977Landscape architect Fred Eicher designed the garden, built to replace the older «zur Katz» site. Hans and Annemarie Hubacher’s architecture offices designed the three domed greenhouses using curved acrylic panels.
- 1977The new garden opened.
Sources: Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich - … · Botanischer Garten | Botanischer Garten | UZH · Besuchen | Botanischer Garten | UZH · Öffnungszeiten | Botanischer Garten | UZH · Botanischer Garten Zürich - Wikipedia · Jardin botanique de l'université de Zurich - Wi… · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- bg.uzh.ch/
- Phone
- +41 44 634 84 61
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Questions and answers
Are dogs allowed at Botanical Garden in Zürich?
Dogs are not allowed, except designated assistance dogs.
Are guided tours available at Botanical Garden in Zürich?
The garden offers guided tours, information and exhibitions.
What plants grow inside Botanical Garden’s greenhouses in Zürich?
The greenhouses display palms, tree ferns, orchids and useful plants.
Can children visit Botanical Garden in Zürich?
Yes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and the garden is not intended as a playground.
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