The Zurich Zoo considers itself a centre for nature protection with particular care for ecosystems and animal species protection. It engages internationally in breeding programmes (EEP, ESB) and, whenever possible, it also provides animals to programmes for their reintroduction in nature. Zurich Zoo, alone or with other partners, leads important focal projects, but also smaller ones for the protection of endangered ecosystems or species. For the choice of projects and their implementation, the zoo follows the principles of the world zoos and aquaria nature protection strategy of the World Association of Zoos & Aquaria (WAZA).
Opening hours
From March to October, from 9 am to 6 pm (Masoala Rainforest from 10 am)
From November to February, from 9 am to 5 pm (Masoala Rainforest from 10 am)
Arrival
The zoo is situated amongst a network of beautiful walking paths. In case you wish to go for a walk in the woods with your class, before or after your visit to the zoo, you can do so by heading in the direction of Milchbuck, Hottingen, Stettbach and Schwamendingen. You can also comfortably reach the zoo with public transports from the main train station, or those of Stettbach, Dübendorf or Stadelhofen.
