The Basel Zoo enjoys a very central location almost directly in the middle of the city. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the train station. Immediately, visitors will be submerged in another world. The Basel Zoo is very extensive, offering lots of beautiful areas to relax or take a picnic. Kids will love the zoo as well. There are playgrounds of all sizes in various areas of the grounds. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere, without rushing from enclosure to enclosure. The sea lion feeding, for instance, is a real highlight. The sea lions aren’t just fed, they also put on tricks to excite the audience. A cafeteria and self-service restaurant are near the entrance. A new elephant enclosure is opening in fall of 2016, and the rest of the zoo facilities are also modern, with an open feel. In 2020, the zoo will open an Oceanium, which will house around 30 aquariums and thousands of animals.

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