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Opening hours

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The zoo is open 365 days a year. An overview of our opening hours can be found here.

Admission prices

  • Adults (from 20 years) CHF 22*
  • Young people (16 to 19 years) CHF 16*
  • Children (6 to 15 years) CHF 10*
  • Senior citizens aged 64/65 and over CHF 20*

ONLINE TICKETS available from the online shop

VOUCHERS available from the online shop

Season tickets

*All prices include the voluntary conservation contribution (CHF 1). If you do not wish to pay this, you can buy a ticket without this contribution from the payment desk upon request.

Zoo map

See an overview of the entire zoo with our zoo map. You can download the map here or pick one up from our payment desks. An interactive zoo map is also available.

Getting here

Basel Zoo is in the heart of the city of Basel. Whether you are arriving on foot or by car, it is easy to get to from anywhere. Find out all you need to know about getting here.

REstaurants

We will keep you going during your visit to Basel Zoo with fresh, regional treats served in our two restaurants and our cafeteria. 

Zoo shop

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Feeding times and penguin walks

Watch the animals at Basel Zoo feeding.

Zoo regulations

Please observe the following instructions when visiting the zoo. Thank you very much!

Photography

Please note the rules for photography at Basel Zoo.

FAQ

Our FAQs contain answers to frequently asked questions about Basel Zoo.

Weather

Would you like to know what the weather is like at the Zoo today? Our webcam (see above) shows you directly whether it is sunny, raining or snowing in Basel.

animal encyclopaedia

Find out more about Basel Zoo’s various animals – from A to Z – in our animal encyclopaedia.