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Tierpark Augusta Raurica

The Tierpark Augusta Raurica in Augst, Switzerland, is an animal park within the Roman archaeological site of Augusta Raurica. It focuses on farm animal breeds kept in Roman times, such as Walliser Landschafe sheep, Nera-Verzasca goats and Wollschweine pigs, as well as endangered wild animal species like capercaillie, turtle doves and yellow-bellied toads. The park contributes to species conservation and biodiversity and is freely accessible. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Zoo
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

The animal park is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 from March to October, and from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00 from November to February.
Monday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (March to October)
10:00-15:00 (November to February)

Admission fees

0 CHF
The open-air site, protected monuments and animal park are freely accessible.

Contact

Webpage
augustaraurica.ch
Email
mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Address
Giebenacherstrasse 17, 4302 Augst

Access

Nearby stops

  • Augst BL, Schwarzacker450 meters walking distance
  • Kaiseraugst, Liebrüti550 meters walking distance
  • Kaiseraugst1250 meters walking distance
  • Kaiseraugst, Bahnhof1250 meters walking distance
  • Augst BL, Langgass1300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
13m
Olten
44m
Zürich HB
1h 17m
Bern
1h 26m
Luzern
1h 32m

FAQ

  • Which animals can I see in the Tierpark Augusta Raurica?
    The park keeps Roman-era farm animal breeds such as Walliser Landschaf sheep, Nera-Verzasca goats, woolly pigs, Zackelschaf sheep, Sardinian dwarf donkeys, geese, ducks and Appenzeller Barthuhn chickens, as well as endangered wild species including capercaillie, turtle doves, yellow-bellied toads and fire salamanders.
  • Are some animals only visible on guided tours?
    Yes, the garden dormouse and the turnip-tailed viper gecko live in a separate area and can only be visited on guided tours.
  • Is the animal park accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    Augusta Raurica holds the 'Kultur inklusiv' label and offers aids such as a mobile ramp, folding chairs and a wheelchair at the ticket office. A plan for people with reduced mobility is available.
  • Can I bring my dog to the animal park?
    Assistance dogs and guide dogs are permitted in the museum. Information about dogs on the open-air site is provided under the service section on the website.
  • Are there places to eat or picnic at the animal park?
    There are picnic areas with fixed grill stations in the amphitheatre and next to the temple on Schönbühl, and the LUCI theatre buvette offers food and drinks from March to October.

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