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Zoo Basel

Zoo Basel, affectionately known as Zolli, is Switzerland's oldest zoo, opened on 3 July 1874 in Basel. Spanning about 13 hectares, it housed 11,393 animals across 602 species as of the end of 2024 and drew roughly 1.23 million visitors that year. It is renowned for achieving the first Indian rhinoceros birth in a zoo and the first gorilla born in Europe (Goma, 1959), and is regarded as one of the world's leading zoos.

Opened
July 3, 1874 · 152 years of history

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Exterior of Zoo Basel
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Basic Information

Zoo Basel basic information
TypeZoo
LocationSwitzerlandBasel
OpenedJuly 3, 1874 Source
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FAQ

When did Zoo Basel open?
It opened on 3 July 1874 and is Switzerland's oldest zoo. Source
How many animals does the zoo keep?
As of 31 December 2024, it housed 11,393 animals representing 602 species. Source

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Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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