We raise awareness and inspire action

Education

Sonnensittich (Aratinga solstitialis) im Zoo Zürich.

We raise awareness and motivate people to actively protect nature.

We encourage people to see connections, discover new things, and gain insights. We help people experience firsthand the importance of healthy ecosystems for all of us and inspire them to redefine their own relationship with nature and animals.

Our core messages

Through interactive, inspiring stations, activities, and programs, we invite you to engage with nature and animals on your own terms—using your mind, heart, and hands.

Learning beyond the classroom

School at the zoo

Our educational programs for schools and teachers cover various areas of competence in Curriculum 21.

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Zwei Kinder beobachten die Exuma-Wirtelschwanzleguane im Zoo Zürich.

We highlight connections. We encourage self-reflection. We open up opportunities for action.

See nature with fresh eyes

Experience & learn

Our experiences draw guests into their own world, combining beauty with that "aha" moment.

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Szenenbild einer Führung im Zoo Zürich mit Zooführer und interessierten Kindern.

Education is one of our four main missions as a modern zoo. For the Zoo of the Future, we are continuously refining our educational programs.

  • Education
  • Research
  • Species Conservation
  • Blick aus der Luft auf einen Teil des Nouabalé-Ndoki-Nationalparks (NNNP) im Kongo.HabitatsWe protect nature – locally and globally

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Help us further develop the zoo, or get tips on how you can help protect nature yourself.

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