Zoo Dolder

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  • Address
    Zürichbergstrasse 221, Hottingen, 8044
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  • Phone
    01 254 25 00
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  • Transport
    tram: 6
bus: 751
  • 09:00 - 18:00

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Lonely Planet review

Zoo Dolder is one of Europe's leading zoos. The expansive location gives its 1800 animals plenty of room to breathe, and the zoo has built a Madagascan rainforest environment. If you come at certain times you can see elephants being washed, bats feeding, and emperor penguins strolling free around the grounds.

There are 350 animal species from all around the world, in all about 2500 animals. Two of the more famous residents are Asian elephant Ceyla-Himali and her son, whose birth in June 2000 was broadcast live on the Internet. The pleasant zoo backs on to Zürichberg woods, ideal for walks away from the noise of the city.