Zoological Museum

The collection at theUniversity of Zurich's Zoological Museum is built on the work of the association "Naturforschende Gesellschaft", founded in 1746. In 1833, the collection was integrated into the newly established University and, in 1837, the Canton of Zurich took over the museum. In 1991, the Zoological Museum was renovated and refurbished, and its modernized exhibition has made it one of Zurich's most popular museums in the recent past.

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Over 1000 animals can be seen in their actual size. Visitors can discover Switzerland's bird population in their natural habitat and see all mammals native to Switzerland displayed in groups with their nearest family. Our amphibians and reptiles can be seen from close up and images of all species of fish in Switzerland are available at the press of a button. At the Zoological Museum, animals from every continent take visitors on a veritable trip around the world.

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