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The largest zoos in Switzerland are in the cities of Basel and Zurich. The Zurich zoo is home to nearly 400 species of animals, the Basel zoo to more than 600. In both zoos you will find a variety of restaurants with a direct view of the animal world.

in 1874 the zoo in Basel was founded, it is the oldest in Switzerland. in 1925 the zoo Goldau was added. It is located in the area of the "Goldau landslide". The zoo in Zurich was opened in 1929 and is located on the Zurichberg above the city.

Zurich Zoo has realized several major projects

• Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park with Asian elephants
• African Lewa Savanna with safari buses
• Masoala Rainforest

Through the Lewa Savannah night visits with food and overnight stay in a safari tent are offered.

In the Basel Zoo a new area for pandas was created.