Zoo Zürich

Name: Zoo Zürich
Address: Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044, Zurich, 8044, CH
Telephone: +41 44 254 25 00

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Zoos & aquariums ·Zurich ·Fluntern ·Closed

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Visit: 2–3 hours

Open today 09:00–17:00

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About

Zoo Zürich is a zoo in Zürich’s Fluntern quarter, on the lower slopes of Zürichberg.

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Why go

Masoala Hall houses free-ranging lemurs, reptiles and exotic birds beneath a large dome.
The Asian elephant exhibit shares its park with around ten other animal species.

Plan your visit

Opening times

März bis oktober09:00–18:00

November bis februar · now09:00–17:00

From the venue's website · checked 3 Nov 2026

Don't miss

Masoala Hall’s scaleThe greenhouse covers 10,856 square metres and reaches 30 metres high; Aldabra giant tortoises occupy an enclosure inside.Masoala Hall
Elephant pavilionIts roof covers 6,800 square metres.Elephant park
Geographic and climate zonesThe zoo’s zones include Eurasia, South America and Africa/Madagascar, with habitats modelled on animals’ original environments.Zoo Zürich

With kids Know before you go Tips for your visit

With kids

Children may feed animals in the lorikeet aviary using approved food sold there.
School programmes include self-directed, experience-based and science-focused learning.

Know before you go

Schools, childcare groups and groups of ten or more must reserve at least 24 hours before visiting.
Children must not cross barriers, reach into enclosures, call to animals, tap on glass or throw objects.

Tips for your visit

Masoala Hall has separate opening hours from the rest of the zoo.
Construction is underway as part of the zoo’s long-term development.

What it costs

Adults (18 years and older): CHF 32
Children (6–12 years): CHF 18
Family day pass (2 adults with own children aged 6–17): CHF 85

Shorts

History

Heini Hediger directed it from 1954 to 1973. A development programme launched in 1992 set plans through 2030.

1929Zoo Zürich was founded.
1954–1973Heini Hediger directed the zoo.
1992A renovation and expansion programme began, with development planned through 2030. Its plan proposed doubling the zoo’s area by 2020 without increasing the species count, replacing individual-animal displays with ecosystems and retreats hidden from visitors.
2005After acquiring seven lemurs thought to be mouse lemurs, the zoo identified a new species later named the Goodman mouse lemur.

Sources: Zürich Zoologischer Garten - Wikipedia · Home | Zoo Zürich · Öffnungszeiten | Zoo Zürich · Tickets & Preise | Zoo Zürich · Zoo de Zurich - Wikipedia · Zoo Zürich - Wikipedia · Giardino zoologico di Zurigo - Wikipedia · Angebote für Schulen | Zoo Zürich · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where

Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044

Website: zoo.ch/
Phone: +41 44 254 25 00

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Questions and answers

How large is Zoo Zürich’s elephant facility?

It spans one hectare and includes a 5,400-square-metre building.

How large was Zoo Zürich’s collection by its 75th year?

By its 75th year, it held 2,200 animals from 300 species.

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