Moodbild eines fleischreduzierten Chili con Carne im Zoo Zürich.

Dining at the zoo

Restaurant Pantanal

The Pantanal Restaurant (self-service) is open daily. It offers a wide variety of dishes to suit every taste.

The Pantanal Restaurant is reminiscent of a Brazilian churrascaria. Starting at 9 a.m., a cold buffet featuring breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and pastries awaits you. Hot dishes are served starting at 11 a.m.

Menu

  • Around the world

  • Swiss favorites

  • Zoo classics

  • Organic pasta (vegan)

  • Kids

Reservations

Would you like to order lunch at Restaurant Pantanal for your group outing (including daycare centers and schools)? If so, please use the group registration form.

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Birthday meal

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Bild eines dekorierten Tischs mit Geburtstagskuchen im Zoo Zürich.

More places to eat

  • Restaurant Masoala

    Curries, burgers & more

  • Altes Klösterli

    Modern Swiss cuisine

  • Zoo Caffè & Ristorante

    Pizza, pasta & more

  • Food stands

    For a quick bite

Dishes from around the world

  • Latin America: Chili con carne

    Ground meat (beef, pea protein), rice, nachos, sour cream, crunchy topping

    CHF 18.90

  • Africa: Peanut and bell pepper chicken

    African Peanut-Chili Chicken, Peppermint-Lemon Couscous

    CHF 19.90

  • Asia: Green curry (vegan)

    Green curry, vegetables, jasmine rice

    CHF 18.90

Swiss favorites

  • Zurich-style sliced veal

    Sliced veal, pan-fried butter spaetzle, vegetables of the day

    CHF 23.80

Zoo classics

  • Angus beef burger

    with ruby coleslaw, BBQ sauce, cheese, bun, local fries

    CHF 22.90

  • Veal bratwurst

    Bratwurst (veal, pork, pea protein), onion sauce, local fries

    CHF 18.20

  • Zoo nuggets (vegan)

    with Regio fries

    CHF 16.90

  • Local fries

    made with potatoes from the greater Zurich area

    CHF 9.–

Organic pasta (vegan)

  • Napoli

    Penne with Tomato Sauce

    CHF 13.20

  • Bolognese

    Penne with Soy Bolognese

    CHF 14.90

Kids

  • Bear menu

    Ground meat (beef, pea protein), macaroni, applesauce

    CHF 9.90

  • Elephant menu (vegan, organic)

    Penne with Soy Bolognese

    CHF 9.80

  • Owl menu

    1 Wienerli (chicken, pea protein), local fries, raw vegetables

    CHF 9.90

  • Flamingo menu (vegan, organic)

    Penne Napoli

    CHF 9.20

  • Lemur menu

    Vegetables, local fries, and a choice of hot side dishes

    CHF 5.90

Subject to change without notice. Meat sourced exclusively from Switzerland.

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