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Research at the zoo

Research is one of our four main objectives as a modern zoo.

We conduct our own research, but we also provide a platform for scientists from around the world to conduct their research. In this way, we help to make new discoveries and gain new insights.

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A look at our research

Here you will find a selection of our projects.

Europäischer Fischotter (Lutra lutra lutra) im Zoo Zürich,.

What do otter calls tell us?

Asiatischer Elefant (Elephas maximus) im Kaeng Krachan Elefantenpark des Zoo Zürich.

Elephants as Role Models for Robots

Zweifarbiger Pfeilgiftfrosch (Phyllobates bicolor) in der Forschungsstation des Zoo Zürich

Learning Ability of Poison Dart Frogs

Grosser Madagaskar-Taggecko (Phelsuma grandis) im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich

Spatial Cognitive Learning in Reptiles

Bild einer Königspinguin-Kolonie (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in Südgeorgien.

Aging in King Penguins

Sumatra-Orang-Utan (Pongo abelii) im Zoo Zürich

How Do Orangutans Communicate?

Kap-Klippschliefer im Semien Gebirge des Zoo Zürich

Rock Hyrax Communication

Bild einer Kupfer-Blasenanemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) im Zoo Zürich.

Humane Euthanasia Methods for Anemones

Computertomographie eines Baumhöhlen-Krötenlaubfrosch (Trachycephalus resinifictrix). Aufnahme von ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research der Universität Bern.

On the Trail of Blue Bones

Ein Tierpfleger fotografiert in der Forschungsstation des Zoo Zürich einen Anchicayá-Baumsteiger (Oophaga anchicayensis) zwecks Identifikation.

Research Publications

Submit a research proposal

Are you a researcher yourself? If so, please send us your research proposal using this form:

Research application

Publications

Here we have compiled a list of research publications relevant to zoos in which Zoo Zurich participated.

View the publication list

Do you have questions about our research?

Dr. Leyla Davis
Kuratorin Forschung
science@zoo.ch