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Zoo Basel, Basel

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Head to Zoo Basel to see a range of creatures large and small, including endangered species bred in captivity as part of the zoo's renowned program. Established in 1874, the zoo receives nearly 2 million annual visitors and covers about 11 hectares (26 acres) in an urban setting within walking distance of the city's downtown area. Among the its 5,000 residents are penguins, rhinoceroses, pygmy hippopotamuses, snow leopards, squirrel monkeys, cheetahs, and European otters. Check the website before your visit to see schedules of feedings or events. A visit to Zoo Basel represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Basel online trip maker to plot your vacation.

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By permia

It wasn’t only the charming marsupial that was exciting to see as we strolled around the great expanse. Over almost two hours a fine collection of animals and species was to be seen. Prime were the..... more

It wasn’t only the charming marsupial that was exciting to see as we strolled around the great expanse. Over almost two hours a fine collection of animals and species was to be seen. Prime were the..... more »
By 596karenw

We all absolutely loved this zoo. It was well laid out, had loads of animals, with babies too. The enclosures were clean and thoughtfully planned. Couldn’t fault it, throughly enjoyable day out...

We all absolutely loved this zoo. It was well laid out, had loads of animals, with babies too. The enclosures were clean and thoughtfully planned. Couldn’t fault it, throughly enjoyable day out... more »

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By Anna M

This is an amazing place. I have never seen a rhino :D The Zoo itself looks like a jungle. High grass. Trees and bushes everywhere. I suppose it makes animals feel better - like they're in their natural environment. Once you buy a ticket you get a map of the zoo. It is almost accurate. Paths are ok but not all animals are marked there. However it's not a big inconvenience. We treated it as a surprise. Great place for a family trip, even with a stroller. It took us about 2 hours to see everything.

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By Besim Xhaja

Absolutely love this place. The number and selection of animals is quite good but the zoo has many interconnected walking paths you can take at your own desire. The design and layout allows you to get pretty close to many animals. There are lots of benches all over so you can stop and rest at any point. Be sure to catch the walking of the Penguins during the colder months. Highly recommend!

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