Basel Zoo

Known affectionately to locals as Zolli, Basel Zoo is something of a landmark. It opened in 1874, making it Switzerland’s oldest zoo. It is also home to some 600 species, including meerkats, snow leopards, gorillas, spider monkeys, giraffes, penguins and parrots. The penguin walks that take place outside the Vivarium during the winter are not to be missed. Visitors themselves enjoy taking a walk there in the summer, when the zoo’s grounds look really pretty. The zoo is currently constructing a huge marine aquarium, Ozeanium, which is scheduled to open in 2020.