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Swiss Association of Scientific Zoos

The Swiss Association of Scientific Zoos, or zooschweiz/zoosuisse, is the zoological association responsible for the operation of zoos in Switzerland. The full name is: zooschweiz - Verein wissenschaftlich geleiteter zoologischer Gärten der Schweiz / zoosuisse - Association des parcs zoologiques suisses gérés de façon scientifique ((German)Zooschweiz/(French)Zoosuisse - Association of scientifically managed swiss zoological parks). Zooschweiz/zoosuisse is a member of Verband der Zoologischen Gärten, which is in turn affiliate to WAZA. The mission of the association is to make a contribution to the biodiversity of the Earth, through the conservation of animal species and their habitats. The association currently handles the management of nine zoos:

Basel Zoo Tierpark Bern Nature and Animal Park Goldau Knie's Kinderzoo La Garenne Papiliorama in Kerzers Zurich Zoo Wildnispark Zurich, Langenberg Walter Zoo, Gossau

See also List of zoo associations

External links "(official website of) zooschweiz/zoosuisse". Archived from the original on 2025-08-20. Retrieved 2025-09-06.

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