Animal population
Animal population
Species population: 381 animals
Species threatened with extinction: Asian elephant, Rothschild giraffe
Tallest animal: Rothschild giraffe, 4 - 6 metres
Smallest animal: Eurasian dwarf mouse
Heaviest animal: Asian elephant bull 'Thisiam', approx. 6800 kg
Lightest animal: Eurasian dwarf mouse, around 5 - 7 grams
Animal population Knies Kinderzoo
Swiss Animal Protection STS, Zoo Report 2020
You can find the full report on Knies Kinderzoo here
Animal sponsorships
Knies Kinderzoo has been one of Switzerland's most popular family destinations for more than five decades. On the basis of well thought-out concepts and equipment, new facilities are constantly being created which represent modern zoo animal husbandry and create habitats suitable for the needs of around 390 animal individuals.
On behalf of Knies Kinderzoo , thank you very much for your commitment!