Parks & outdoors

Basel Zoo

Basel Zoo is a zoological attraction in Basel, Switzerland, founded on 3 July 1874. Its origins in the 19th century give it a long-established place among the city’s visitor destinations, where guests encounter a dedicated zoo environment.

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What is Basel Zoo?

Basel Zoo is a zoological attraction in Basel, Switzerland, founded on 3 July 1874. Its origins in the 19th century give it a long-established place among the city’s visitor destinations, where guests encounter a dedicated zoo environment.

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Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.