Zoo & aquarium · Zurich
Zoo Zürich: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Zoo Zürich website. Official links are under Sources.
Zoo Zürich is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to 12 get in free on their birthday.
- Otherwise: adult day ticket (18+) — CHF 31.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Birthday kids up to 12 get in free - bring ID.
- Masoala rainforest hall opens an hour after the zoo.
- Open 365 days a year.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to 12 get in free on their birthday | birthday children under 13 | Show a valid ID with date of birth. | No |
Official prices
Zoo Zürich ticket prices
| Adult day ticket (18+) — Young people 13-17 CHF 26, children 6-12 CHF 17, family (2 adults + own kids 6-17) CHF 81. Single tickets are date-specific. -10% for AHV (Mon-Fri), students 18-29 (Mon-Fri), Zürich Card. | CHF 31 |
| Family day ticket (2 adults with own children 6-17) | CHF 81 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult day ticket (18+)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Zoo Zürich
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open every day: March-October 9:00-18:00 (Masoala rainforest 10:00-18:00); November-February 9:00-17:00 (Masoala 10:00-17:00). 24 Dec closes at 16:00.
Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland
FAQ
Zoo Zürich: common questions
Is Zoo Zürich free?
Zoo Zürich has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to 12 get in free on their birthday. Otherwise the official ticket costs CHF 31.
Who gets free entry to Zoo Zürich?
Birthday children under 13 — show a valid ID with date of birth..
How much is a ticket to Zoo Zürich?
Adult day ticket (18+) costs CHF 31 on the official site.
Visitor reviews
What visitors say about Zoo Zürich
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Sources
Where this comes from
- zoo.ch/en/plan-your-visit/tickets-prices · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.