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Tierpark Lange Erlen

The Tierpark Lange Erlen in Basel, Switzerland, is a free animal park founded in 1871, located in the Landschaftspark Wiese recreation area. It is home to around seventy animal species and over eight hundred animals, focusing mainly on native Swiss mammals and birds, including lynx, wolf, wildcat, bison, chamois, deer and various waterfowl. The park also features an Erlebnishof farmyard with domestic animals and a Bauerngarten, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Zoo
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 from March to October, and from 08:00 to 17:00 from November to February.
Monday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Tuesday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Wednesday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Thursday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Friday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Saturday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)
Sunday
08:00-18:00 (March to October)
08:00-17:00 (November to February)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Admission to the animal park is free.

Contact

Webpage
erlen-verein.ch
Email
info@erlen-verein.ch
Address
Erlenparkweg 110, 4058 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Lange Erlen350 meters walking distance
  • Basel, Schorenweg500 meters walking distance
  • Basel Bad Bf1100 meters walking distance
  • Basel, Badischer Bahnhof1350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
15m
Olten
44m
Bern
1h 15m
Zürich HB
1h 20m
Luzern
1h 25m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the animal park?
    Yes, dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a short leash.
  • Is feeding the animals allowed?
    No, there is a general feeding ban in the park for the health protection of the animals. Old bread is also not accepted.
  • Can I take and publish photos of the animals?
    Yes, photographing the animals in the park is allowed, as is publishing the photos, for example on social media.
  • Are there grilling facilities in the park?
    No, there is no grilling possibility inside the park itself, but there are various grilling spots nearby in the Lange Erlen recreation area.
  • Is the park accessible for wheelchairs?
    Yes, the park is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs (like pushchairs) can enter comfortably through the side gate at the main entrance, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
  • Can I buy eggs at the park?
    Yes, eggs are available at the Erlen-Kiosk for CHF 0.70 per piece.

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