Basel Zoo

Zoo Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
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Basel Zoo, also known as Zoologischer Garten Basel, is a non-profit zoo located in Basel, Switzerland. It is Switzerland's oldest and largest zoo, with over 500 animal species from all seven continents. The zoo has a variety of exhibits, including the Africa exhibit, where hippos, ostriches, and zebras live together, and the Aquarium, which features a wide range of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The zoo is also home to a number of endangered species and is involved in several conservation breeding programs. With over 1.8 million visitors per year, it is the most visited tourist attraction in Switzerland with an entrance fee. The zoo offers a fun and educational experience for families, with a range of animals to see and learn about, making it a great place to visit with children

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8 Family Day Trips While in Basel, Switzerland

8 Family Day Trips While in Basel, Switzerland
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Basel Zoo, which is the oldest in Switzerland and ranked as one of the best 15 zoos across the world

Highlights: The kids learned about animals and nature, and we enjoyed the diversity of the zoo ✨

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(Tip!) Basel with kids: 6x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Basel with kids: 6x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the zoo in Basel with kids. We spent half a day here entertaining our kids

Highlights: We enjoyed the green zoo with many trees, plants and shrubs that sometimes made us feel like we were walking through a park ✨