Tierpark Lange Erlen

Name: Tierpark Lange Erlen
Address: Erlenparkweg 110, Basel, 4058, Basel, 4058, CH
Telephone: +41 61 681 43 44

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About

Tierpark Lange Erlen is a park for native animals in the Lange Erlen riverside forest, on the south bank of the Wiese river in Basel.

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Tierpark Lange Erlen — Primate enclosure with climbing branches and indoor viewing area

Tierpark Lange Erlen — Duck pond framed by autumn trees and drooping willow branches

Tierpark Lange Erlen — Green and white historic house among the zoo trees

Tierpark Lange Erlen — Half-timbered zoo building with carved antlers on its facade

Tierpark Lange Erlen — Basilisk fountain rising from a shallow ornamental basin

What's on here

Nature Detective Walk November 2026: Lange Erlen Saturday, 14:00Free

Why go

Wisents, red deer, fallow deer and chamois, four native animals you can see here.
The Appenzeller Spitzhaubenhuhn and the Walliser Landschaf, two rare livestock breeds shown here.

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With kids Know before you go Tips for your visit

With kids

The park is suitable for both young and old visitors.
It is a place of wonder for children and adults alike.

Know before you go

Open every day from 08:00 to 18:00.
A small donation can be left on site to support the animals.

Tips for your visit

Plan two to three hours for a visit.
Red deer can be seen in the middle of the Landschaftspark Wiese, among many other animals.
Guided tours, the Erlensaal and children's birthday parties are offered here.

What it costs

Entry: Free Entry during daylight hours.

Facilities

Restaurant A park restaurant is available on site.

Shorts

History

The Erlen-Verein association runs the park and has kept it open to everyone since then.

1871The park and its Erlen-Verein association were founded by civic-minded local residents.

Sources: Tierpark Lange Erlen - Wikipedia · Alle Informationen | Tierpark Lange Erlen Basel · Alle Informationen zum Parkbesuch | Tierpark La… · Plan des Tierparks · checked 1 Nov 2026

Where

Erlenparkweg 110, Basel, 4058

Website: erlen-verein.ch/
Phone: +41 61 681 43 44

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Questions and answers

How much does a visit to Tierpark Lange Erlen cost?

Entry is free during daylight hours. Visitors can leave a small donation on site to support the animals.

How long does a visit to Tierpark Lange Erlen take?

Plan about two to three hours to see the animals, the ponds and the trees of the park.

What are the opening hours of Tierpark Lange Erlen?

The park is open every day from 08:00 to 18:00.

Is Tierpark Lange Erlen suitable for children?

Yes, the park suits both young and old visitors. Children's birthday parties and guided tours are offered on site.

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