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Zoo Basel Tickets & Entry Guide

Plan your visit to Switzerland's historic zoo in Basel with key booking tips.

Visiting Switzerland's oldest zoo is a memorable experience, featuring a mix of historic grounds and modern habitats for diverse species. To help you plan your day, we have gathered key details about how to obtain tickets and prepare for entry. We highly recommend checking Zoo Basel's official booking platform to confirm the latest ticket pricing, group rates, and seasonal availability before you arrive.

Zoo Basel
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Zoo Basel tickets and prices in Basel: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide
Compare official Zoo Basel ticket categories, free-entry eligibility, and price tiers before you book in Basel.
Use this ticket overview to quickly understand admission prices for Zoo Basel, including adult, child, student, senior, group, and member options in Basel. The table below highlights current ticket structures, conditions, and extra notes so you can plan your visit budget with confidence.

Zoo Basel ticket pricing overview and admission policy in Basel

Paid admission

Prices include a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution which can be removed upon request at the ticket desk.

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Zoo Basel ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Adults
CHF 22.00

Aged 20 or older Includes a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution.

Seniors and Visitors with Disabilities
CHF 20.00

Aged 64/65 or older, or visitor with a disability Includes a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution.

Youth
CHF 16.00

Aged 16–19 Includes a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution.

First and Second Child
CHF 10.00

First and second child aged 6–15 Includes a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution.

Additional Child
CHF 5.50

Each additional child aged 6–15 Includes a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution.

Children
Free

Aged 5 or younger

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What are the ticket prices for Zoo Basel?

Adult tickets for Zoo Basel cost CHF 22. Admission prices include a voluntary CHF 1 nature-conservation contribution which can be removed upon request at the ticket desk.

How much are senior and disability admission tickets at Zoo Basel?

Seniors and visitors with disabilities pay CHF 20 for admission to Zoo Basel. This category applies to visitors aged 64 or 65 and older, or visitors with a disability.

Does Zoo Basel have free entry for children?

Yes, children aged 5 or younger have free entry to Zoo Basel. For older children aged 6 to 15, the first and second child tickets cost CHF 10 each, and each additional child ticket costs CHF 5.50.

What is the entry fee for youth at Zoo Basel?

Youth visitors aged 16 to 19 pay an admission fee of CHF 16 at Zoo Basel.

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