Verified Oct 9, 2026
Zoo Zürich
Zoo or aquarium · Zurich · Switzerland 🇨🇭
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Zoo Zürich: address
Zoo Zurich AG Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 ZürichOpen in Google Maps →✓ zoo.ch/en/about-us/contact · 2026-10-09Zoo Zürich: opening hours
March to October 9–18, Masoala Rainforest 10–18. November to February 9–17, Masoala Rainforest 10–17Translation · original in German
März bis Oktober 9–18 Uhr, Masoala Regenwald 10–18 Uhr. November bis Februar 9–17 Uhr, Masoala Regenwald 10–17 Uhr.Zoo Zürich: closing days
On December 24 the Zurich Zoo closes at 16:00Translation · original in German
Am 24. Dezember schliesst der Zoo Zürich bereits um 16 Uhr.Zoo Zürich: what should I know before visiting?
For safety reasons, children under the age of twelve are only permitted to visit Zoo Zurich when accompanied by an adult. Parents are responsible for their children. … Photography and filming for personal use are permitted at Zoo Zurich. A permit is required for commercial photography or filming. Please note that flash photography is prohibited in some habitats. … Bicycles, balance bikes, kickboards, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, scooters, etc., are not permitted at Zoo Zurich. An unattended parking area is available in front of the main entrance.✓ zoo.ch/en/plan-your-visit/visitor-regulations · 2026-10-09Zoo Zürich: how to get there
From downtown Zurich, you can easily and comfortably reach the zoo by tram and bus. … From Bahnhofplatz/HB: Take tram 6 to the Zoo terminus From Bellevue (Stadelhofen Station): Take tram 8 to Kirche Fluntern, then transfer to tram 6 to the Zoo terminus; on Sundays, tram 8 goes all the way up to the Zoo. From Stettbach Station: Take bus 751 to Zoo/Forrenweid From Zurich, Letzistrasse: Take bus 39 to Zoo or Im Klösterli From Zurich, Römerhof: Take the Dolderbahn to the last stop; it’s about a 20-minute walk to the Zoo✓ zoo.ch/en/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-09Zoo Zürich: parking
There are paid parking spaces operated by City of Zurich and the ASVZ near the zoo. The number of spaces is limited. If all parking spaces are occupied, we will direct you to off-site parking. Overview of parking facilities near the zoo. Please note that these parking facilities are operated by external providers. Parking fees and parking durations vary depending on the parking provider ( City of Zurich , ASVZ ). Please follow the on-site signage.✓ zoo.ch/en/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-09Zoo Zürich: is it wheelchair accessible?
Can people with limited mobility visit the Masoala Rainforest? Yes. The main trail in the Masoala Rainforest is wheelchair-accessible and paved.✓ zoo.ch/en/plan-your-visit/faq · 2026-10-09As a nature conservation organization, we protect animal species and habitats – in Zurich and around the world. We focus on four main areas: Habitat Conservation , Species Conservation , Research and Education .
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