Basel Zoo

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Hiking in the surroundings

ViaRhenana

Stage 10, Rheinfelden–Basel

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ViaJura

Stage 1, Basel–Aesch (BL)

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ViaGottardo

Stage 1, Basel–Liestal

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Dreiland-Wanderweg

Stage 1, Basel, Schifflände–Riehen, Hörnli

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Dreiland-Wanderweg

Stage 3, Haltingen (D)–Basel, Schifflände

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Cycling in the surroundings

Basel–Franches-Montagnes

Stage 1, Basel–Delémont

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Jura Route

Stage 1, Basel–Courgenay (Courtemautruy)

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North-South Route

Stage 1, Basel–Aarau

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Dreiland-Radweg

Stage 1, Liestal–Rodersdorf

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Rhine Route

Stage 9, Rheinfelden–Basel

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Kleiner Dreiland-Radweg

Route 979, Basel–Weil am Rhein-Haltingen-Village-Neuf-Huningue–Basel

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Biking in the surroundings

Jura Bike

Stage 1, Basel–Laufen

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The Basel Zoo, affectionately dubbed «Zolli» by locals, was founded in 1874. It was the first zoological garden in Switzerland, and is one of the most interesting and attractive zoos in Europe.

The «Zolli» is home to a considerable number of well cared-for indigenous and exotic animals in an appropriately park-like setting. Many animals have indoor and outdoor enclosures, and there are several excellent themed houses such as the Vivarium, the Ape House, the Bird House and the Etoscha House, which explains life in the African savannah.

Some 6'000 animals (belonging to 600 species) live here, and nearly a million people visit the Zolli every year. This makes it the most frequently visited attraction in Switzerland after the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen.

The Basel Zoo, affectionately dubbed «Zolli» by locals, was founded in 1874. It was the first zoological garden in Switzerland, and is one of the most interesting and attractive zoos in Europe.

The «Zolli» is home to a considerable number of well cared-for indigenous and exotic animals in an appropriately park-like setting. Many animals have indoor and outdoor enclosures, and there are several excellent themed houses such as the Vivarium, the Ape House, the Bird House and the Etoscha House, which explains life in the African savannah.

Some 6'000 animals (belonging to 600 species) live here, and nearly a million people visit the Zolli every year. This makes it the most frequently visited attraction in Switzerland after the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen.

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