Knies Kinderzoo is a family-friendly destination where children can connect with animals up close in a fun and educational environment.
The zoo offers unique experiences such as camel feeding, pony and elephant rides, and engaging sea lion shows. Beyond the animal attractions, kids can explore exciting playgrounds, climb on nets, and celebrate unforgettable birthdays on a pirate ship. It’s the perfect place for children to learn, play, and create lasting memories. Knies Kinderzoo invites guests to enjoy close encounters with their monkeys and lemurs.
Visit Katta Island to interact with lemurs or join their squirrel monkeys during feeding time, where you can learn fascinating facts about these amazing animals. Embark on a personalized guided tour to discover fascinating insights and get up close with the animals. The experience includes a special feeding session and a visit to the giraffe house, making it an exciting and educational adventure.
Activities
There are a lot of activities for Kids at Knies Kinderzoo :
Zoo tours
Up-close animal experiences from the start of the season on February 1, 2025 :
- Giraffe special
- Elephants up close
- Meerkat - Rendezvous
- Dotted meeting cheetah
- Katta encounter
- Bactrian camel - Trekking
- Monkey breakfast Saimiri
- Cowboy / cowgirl in the pony ranch
- Feeding the penguins
- Giraffes children's birthday party
Zoo by night
- "Zoo by night" until January 31, 2025
- Zoo tour incl. animal feeding 50 min.
- Cost: CHF 40 per person (minimum CHF 250)
- Daily at 17:15
Day tour
- Day tour until January 31, 2025
- Zoo tour incl. animal feeding
- 50 min.
- Cost: CHF 38 per person (minimum CHF 250)
- 14:00 or by appointment
Elephants up close
- Daily
- Start at 2 p.m. or by arrangement
- Duration approx. 45 minutes
- 1 person: CHF 198.-
- 2 persons: CHF 158.- per person
- 3-4 persons: CHF 138.- per person
- Minimum age 5 years (up to 12 years only when accompanied by an adult)
- After the tour, you will be accompanied out by their zoo guide
Giraffe Special - feeding and more!
- Daily
- Start at 2 p.m. or by arrangement
- Duration approx. 45 minutes
- 1 person: CHF 158.-
- 2 persons: CHF 138.- per person
- 3-10 persons: CHF 118.- per person
- Minimum age 5 years (up to 12 years only when accompanied by an adult)
- After the tour, you will be accompanied out by our zoo guide
Monkey breakfast
- 5 to a maximum of 12 people
- Duration: approx. 30 minutes
- CHF 30.- per person (minimum CHF 150.-
- Minimum age: 5 years
Children's birthday party
- Free entry for the birthday child
- Special menus and birthday cakes are available to choose from and served
- The decorated pirate ship is exclusively reserved optionally bookable
- Giraffe feeding. Information and reservation: Tel. 055 220 67 66, [email protected]
