Development Plan 2050

Our zoo of the future

What is the role of the zoo in society? How do we contribute to the conservation of nature? How do we design habitats for our animals? The 2050 Development Plan provides answers to these questions.

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Society faces major challenges: loss of biodiversity, environmental degradation, and global change. Restoring the ecological balance will require a fundamental shift. Our 2050 Development Plan outlines how we, as a zoo, intend to address the ecological challenges facing our society and how we can conserve endangered species and habitats.

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At a glance

Four main objectives
How we protect nature
Eleven habitats
Our plans through 2050
Current projects
The habitats we are building
Further reading
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Four Pillars

As a modern zoo, we achieve our mission through four main objectives: habitat conservation, species conservation, research, and education.

Education
Research
Species Conservation
HabitatsWe protect nature – locally and globally

Eleven Habitats

By 2050, Zoo Zurich will consist of 11 spacious habitats. We are continuing the work we began with pioneering projects such as the Masoala Rainforest and the Lewa Savanna: setting new standards in both animal care and the visitor experience.