Plan Your Visit to the Zoo
To make sure your visit to the zoo is a complete success, you'll find all the important information here at a glance. Learn about opening hours, how to get there, and dining options on site.
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Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the children's zoo (dog crates are available).
Drones are prohibited from flying.
Hours of Operation
Knies Kinderzoo from February from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and, from March 1 through November 1, 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including Sundays and holidays.
Food and Drink
Restaurant Winter Garden
The open and bright winter garden is located in the center of the zoo and serves hot meals until 5:30 p.m. There are a total of about 100 seats available. In addition, there is a covered outdoor area with space for about 150 guests.
Restaurant Tiergarten
The self-service restaurant is located right at the zoo entrance and serves hot meals until 5:30 p.m. The indoor area has seating for about 70 people. There is also a covered outdoor area with seating for about 90 people. Two spacious terraces, each with seating for 40 people, are located right next to the flamingo pond.
Children's Birthdays
Children's Birthday Party Activities
Directions and Address
Arrival by public transport
We are easily accessible by train, bus and boat. The bus stop 'Rapperswil, Kinderzoo' is located directly in front of the zoo entrance. From Rapperswil railroad station you can reach Knies Kinderzoo on foot via the underpass, Oberseestrasse or Passerelle in about 5 minutes, from the Schifflandesteg you have to allow about 15 minutes on foot. Knies Kinderzoo is pleased to cooperate with the SOB, the ZVV and the ZSG.
There is a bus stop right in front of the zoo entrance.
Arrival by car
You can reach our zoo via the A3 Zurich - Chur/Chur - Zurich, motorway exit Pfäffikon/SZ, Seedamm, Zentrum, direction St. Gallen Wattwil, Lido or via the Forchautobahn, exit Rapperswil, Zürcherstrasse, Zentrum, direction Lido/Hochschule Rapperswil.
Sufficient parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity.
Address
Knies Kinderzoo
Oberseestrasse 36
CH-8640 Rapperswil
Office: +41 (0)55 220 67 60
Knies Zauberhut: +41 (0)55 220 67 55
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I buy tickets online?
Single-day tickets, season passes, and gift certificates can be purchased online. Click here for tickets
- What kind of special experiences are there at the Knies Kinderzoo?
Discover our activities and our exclusive animal encounters.
- How do I book the "Knies Zauberhutevent venue?
You can find all contact information at www.knieszauberhut.ch.
- Is the children's zoo accessible?
The Knies Kinderzoo easily accessible by stroller and wheelchair. The paths are mostly flat, making for a pleasant visit. The Zootram is also wheelchair-accessible.
