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The Zoo Basel is located in the city of Basel, Switzerland. Established in 1874, it is Switzerlands oldest and largest zoo (by number of animals) and a major tourist attraction with nearly 1.7 million visitors per year.
While Basel's population loves "their" zoo and call it Zolli, its official name is Zoologischer Garten Basel — or in English: Basel Zoological Garden.
The Zoo Basel is one of the leading zoos in the world. Among many comparisons, Anthony Sheridan's (Zoological Society of London) study in 2009 of 60 leading zoos, ranked the Zoo Basel as 7th best zoo in Europe.
The Basel Zoo is surrounded by the city of Basel and has a similar role to the city as the Central Park in New York City: it is a green oasis with many attractions in it.
The zoo's exhibits are designed not to reveal everything at the first glance and are planned to invite visitors to stop and make personal observations.
Belows list are only the most popular attractions. As the Zolli is continually upgrading its infrastructure, attractions and exhibits are constantly changing. Because zoo officials try to limit the amount of construction zones, that change, however, is supposed to be unnoticeable.
Aquarium
The aquarium (called Vivarium in Basel) was opened in 1972 and had throughout the years several notable breeding successes. There are about 5,000 individual animals in the Zoo Basel Vivarium including reptiles, amphibians, Gentoo Penguins, and King Penguins.
Africa exhibit
Hippos, ostriches, and zebras (Grant's Zebra) live together in the Africa Exhibit.
The Africa exhibit was the first exhibit on which the Zoo Basel put three different kind of species together into the same exhibit. The experiences collected here helped shape the Etosha concept and the rhinoceros outdoor exhibit.
Australis
The theme area Australis was opened in 2006. In the outdoor exhibition, Western Grey Kangaroos and Australian Brush-turkeys live together. Inside the Australis house several vivaria host animal from the curious Australian animal wildlife including geckos, Redback spiders, Cane toads, Phasmatodeas (or stick insects), and green tree pythons.
Also part of the Australis exhibit is a small educational exhibition that gives visitors glimpses into the unique Australian marsupial reproduction.
Bird house
The Bird House opened in 1927 and is the second oldest building in the Zoo Basel. While in the early days this house used to host reptiles and monkeys, it now only includes birds.
The jungle in the center of the bird house is home of a wide variety of free flying birds. There, the thick vegetation makes is hard to see all birds. Some birds like the Knysna Turaco can be heard, but are only visible in flight between two trees.
The zoo hosted since 1948 different birds belonging to the Zosteropidae bird family. The small Montane White-eye bird, that belongs to this family, came in 2008 again to Basel, after 20 years of absence.
Etosha
Timons by the Etosha House
The opening of the Etosha exhibit in 2001, marked a new era of animal keeping at the Zoo Basel. On one hand, the zoo re-defined what a predator is. In the past predators were mainly defined as lions or tigers. From 2001 on, the Zoo Basel started to include insect-eating birds, snakes, and spiders to this category. On the other hand, Etosha also marked the beginning of environment-exhibits in Basel - instead of the old-fashioned animal show cages.
The Etosha exhibit consists of the Etosha house, outdoor exhibits for the cheetahs, wild dogs, and the lions, as well as the Gamgoas house. All of them together build a theme-area around the circle of life.
The Etosha exhibit was named after the Etosha National Park in Namibia, Africa. It is the largest national park in Namibia and in the South West of Africa and about half the size of Switzerland.
Gamgoas
It is part of the Etosha theme area, but is referenced mainly to the lion and crocodile house. Gamgoas literal meaning in the local language of the Etosha people is "the place where the lions are".
In the Gamgoa house are two colonies of termites, Veiled chameleons, the Nile crocodile enclosure, a semi-large information exhibition, and several lion observation windows.
[edit] Monkey House / Exhibit
The monkey house, built in 1969, has seen several sensations, like the first Gorilla baby in Europe (Goma), the first second generation zoo gorilla in the world (Tamtam), breeding success with the rare White-faced Sakis, and many more.
Due to a 28-million-Swiss-Franc-transformation-project the monkey house will have limited or no access from spring 2010 to summer 2011. More information to this project is below under Future.
[edit] Sauter Garden
Rhino exhibit
This is the newest part of the zoo at the South end towards Binningen. The land was acquired with money from the local gold worksman Mr. Ulrich Sauter and opened to the public in 1939.
Today the Sauter Garden's focus is Asia. While African species (like the pygmy hippopotamus and the Humboldt penguin) are also in the Sauter Garden, its main attractions are Asian: the Indian rhinoceros and snow leopard exhibits.
In the rhinoceros exhibit Indian rhinoceroses, Muntjacs, and Oriental Small-clawed Otters are sharing the same outdoor area. The rhino exhibit originally opened in 1959, was extensively renovated, and openened again in Mai 2008. Since then the three different Asian animal species live successfully together. The 2.5-ton-rhinoceroses are sharing their food with the 30-kilogram-Muntjacs or take a swimm with the Asian mini-otters. Measured on visitors spending time at an exhibit, the rhino exhibit is the most popular attraction at the Zoo Basel.
The snow leopard exhibit houses a couple of snow leopards: Mayhan and Pator. Both are new in Basel and arrived in the winter of 2008/2009. Mayhan and Pator are still young, but zoo officials hope that they will soon have offspring. So far, 27 snow leopards were born in Basel.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Basel in Basel 1-800-230-4134
Steinentorstrasse 25, Basel, 4001 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
With an enviable location near exciting hotspots like the Theatre Basel opera house and exciting nightlife venues, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel affords a luxurious stay in the city's cultural centre. This Basel hotel offers 206 modern rooms and suites with upscale amenities, including Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, daily newspaper and in-house movies. Savour fine Italian cuisine at the on-site Filini Restaurant and Bar and chic cocktails at Oval Bar & Lounge. After a day in the vibrant Swiss city of Basel, guests can recharge at the on-site Pool Inn Club fitness and wellness centre, featuring an indoor pool, massage and beauty treatments, and modern gym equipment.
-Exciting Basel attractions within walking distance include the SBBCentralStation, Basel Zoo, Town Hall, Basel Theatre and the concert hall.
-The hotel is situated eight kilometres from the EuroAirport serving Basel, Mulhouse and Freiburg, and 85 kilometres from Zurich International Airport.
-The 206 luxury rooms and suites are equipped with first-class amenities like Free high-speed, wireless Internet access.
-Filini Restaurant and Bar serves delicious Italian dishes in a chic setting, while Oval Bar & Lounge provides a relaxing atmosphere to sip international drinks and cocktails.
-Enjoy the indoor pool with sun terrace, sauna and steam bath, along with a 24-hour fitness centre.
-Eight attractive meeting rooms accommodate up to 400 guests.
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~0.56 miles from Basel Zoo
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Schweizerhof Basel in Basel 1-800-997-5148
Centralbahnplatz 1, Basel, 4002 Switzerland (CHE)
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~0.60 miles from Basel Zoo
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Hilton Basel Hotel in Basel 1-800-997-5149
Aeschengraben 31, Basel, 4051 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
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~0.67 miles from Basel Zoo
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Baselbackpack in Basel 1-800-230-4134
Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel, 4053 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
The BaselBackPack lies in the Gundeldinger Feld, a refurbished factory from 1826. Freshly renovated with warm colors, the BaselBackPack offers a cozy ambience in loft style. There are 80 beds in private double-, triple-, quad- and family-rooms and inexpensive beds in dorms, shared showers and toilets are next to the rooms.
A self-catering kitchen, a lounge and hang-out with internet, vending machines, laundry and dryer , everything is handicapped accessible and operates according to the 2000-Watts-Society. Our Bar-Café PriMateria serves snacks and refreshments from breakfast to a late cocktail to cool sounds. The Gundeldinger Feld area offers restaurants, bistros, bars, playground, indoor climbing, pilates-studio, library, ateliers, theater, circus- and dancing schools, and houses various offices and services.
The BaselBackPack in- and outside:
* 80 Beds in single-/double-/triple-/quad-/5bed- or 10-bed rooms
* Cafe/Bar with lounge and terrace
* Breakfast, half-, full-board and catering to your needs
* Self-cooking kitchen, elevator, handicap friendly
* Internet, drink- and snack vending machines
* laundry machine and dryer
* 10 min (750m) to the station Basel SBB, tramway 100m
* Basel mobility-ticket (zones 10/11) included in your room rate
* The Gundeldinger Feld with its restaurants, bistros, playground, indoor climbing, pilates-studio, library, ateliers, theatre, circus- and dancing schools
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~0.84 miles from Basel Zoo
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Hotel Basilisk Basel in Basel 1-800-997-5148
Klingentalstrasse 1, Basel, 4053 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
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~1.25 miles from Basel Zoo
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Adagio Basel City in Basel 1-800-997-5149
Hammerstrasse 46, Basel, 4058 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
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~1.33 miles from Basel Zoo
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Mercure Hotel Europe Basel in Basel 1-800-230-4134
Clarastrasse 43, Basel, 4021 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
Perfectly located for both business and leisure, the Mercure Hotel Europe boasts an award-winning restaurant and up-to-date conference and banqueting facilities. Enjoy the comfortable rooms, some within and some overlooking the attractively planted garden in the inner courtyard. Central location within walking distance of old town, shopping and business araes. Close to motorway exit. Gourmet restaurant Les Quatre Saisons, Bistro-restaurant and Bar. 7 generous function rooms with natural lighting and flexible partition walls for up to 500 persons.
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~1.40 miles from Basel Zoo
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Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel in Basel 1-800-997-5148
Messeplatz 25, Basel, 4005 Switzerland (CHE) (Convention Center)
Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel is the largest hotel in Basel, ideally located within walking distance to Basel's many cultural sites such as Fondation Beyeler or the Zoo and directly connected to the Congress Centre Basel.
The 238 beautifully appointed hotel rooms and suites reflect a contemporary style. For an invigorating workout or massage there is a well equipped fitness area. At restaurant Grill25 it’s all about perfect steaks and fresh fish from the grill; and also vegetarian wishes will be fulfilled. The Ô Bar is the ideal setting to enjoy drinks and snacks.
Swissotel Le Plaza Basel hotel has 10 in-house meeting rooms with daylight and meets the requirements of the Pharmaceutical Codex.
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~1.45 miles from Basel Zoo
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Dasbreitehotel in Basel 1-800-997-5149
Zücherstrasse 149, Basel, 4052 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
The hotel is located a few meters from the banks of the Rhine opposite the Tinguely museum. Fairgrounds of the «Messe Basel» and the town centre are situated less than 2 km from the hotel. Take the «Breite» exit of the motorway; public transportation (tramway and bus) stops with the same name are located directly next to the hotel building.
All rooms of the hotel are comfortably furnished with shower or bath, toilet, safe, direct dial telephone, modem connection and TV. The entire hotel is without obstructions and accessible with the elevator. Substantial breakfast buffet. The whole hotel is non-smoking. Parking lot is available in the garage of the hotel. DASBREITEHOTEL offers employment and training for adult people with a disability.
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~1.52 miles from Basel Zoo
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Ramada Plaza Basel Hotel & Conference Center in Basel 1-800-230-4134
Messeplatz 12, Basel, 4058 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
The RAMADA PLAZA Basel Hotel & Conference Center is directly situated at the Basel Fair. It features 224 air-conditioned, modern, and innovatively furnished guest rooms in four categories: suites, executive, deluxe, and comfort.
In the cocktail bar «Timeless» and in the restaurant «Filou» you experience colorful illumination architecture combined with modern design. International and seasonal cuisine is served in the futuristic but elegant «Filou». Enjoy stunning views over Basel from the 30th storey «SkyLounge».
The banquet and conference facilities on the 3rd floor offer you eight conference rooms, all with daylight, covering over 1000 sqm. With a capacity up to 450 guests, the whole facility is fully air-conditioned and the room sizes can be adjusted to suit individual needs.
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~1.59 miles from Basel Zoo
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Hotel Royal in Basel 1-800-997-5148
Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, 4058 Switzerland (CHE) (Downtown-City Center)
The royal hotel sets the tone
15 individually designed rooms with every comfort unite the needs of work and relaxation in a generous spatial environment. Designed with reference to feng shui, the hotel nurtures an atmosphere of gentle inspiration. Each room is non-smoking, has air-conditioning, flat screen TV, telephone with direct dial facility, multi-language answering machine, fax, small fridge with soft drinks and safe. As well every room has a Nespresso coffee machine and a tee boiler. WIFI/Wireless-LAN is free of charge in all rooms.
Choice design, timeless elegance, functional furnishings - Less is more.
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~1.86 miles from Basel Zoo
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Carathotel Basel in Weil Am Rhein 1-800-997-5149
Weil Am Rhein, Weil Am Rhein, 79576 Germany (DEU)
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~3.49 miles from Basel Zoo
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Courtyard by Marriott Basel in Pratteln 1-800-230-4134
Hardstrasse 55, Pratteln, 4133 Switzerland (CHE) (Suburban)
The new Courtyard by Marriott Basel hotel: Open, modern and extremely comfortable - that is how the new Courtyard Hotel in Basel welcomes its guests from 1st March 2010. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Basel is an ideal location for any business and private event, located only 17 minutes by car from EuroAirport Basel. The Courtyard Basel hotel offers 175 spacious and productive guest rooms. All 6 meeting rooms of 415 sqm are well equipped and provide daylight, W-LAN and 260 sqm pre-function area. Gastronomy at its best is the trademark of the max-restaurant, bar & lounge. 500 underground parking lots and 200 parking spaces in front of the Courtyard by Marriott Basel, Business Lounge, spacious Lobby `Great Room`, `Interactive Infotainment Board` with touch screen and `The Market`- 24/7 Grab'n Go. Direct access to the most varied water park in Switzerland `aquabasilea`.
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~5.12 miles from Basel Zoo
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Balladins Mulhouse Bartenheim in Bartenheim 1-800-997-5148
2 Rue Robert Schuman, Bartenheim, 68870 France (FRA) (Airport)
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~7.29 miles from Basel Zoo
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Mulhouse Centre in Mulhouse 1-800-997-5149
49 Rue De La Sinne, Mulhouse, 68200 France (FRA) (Downtown-City Center)
Right in the middle of dowtown this 19 th century building recently refurbished as an aparthotel is well located close to the old town with its mediéval houses and colourful facades
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~17.56 miles from Basel Zoo
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