Plättli Zoo
Plättli Zoo and its collection
Plättli Zoo is a zoo in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
History
Walter Mauerhofer senior, who lived from 1920 to 2002, and his wife Elisabeth started it in 1958, when the place was an outing restaurant with a farm attached. Lions moved in as early as 1960. Mauerhofer's lion show, billed as the world's largest, raised its profile in the 1980s, and animal performances were dropped in the 1990s on commercial grounds.
Things to do
Things to do include Petting zoo, BBQ/grill area and Playground.
What the venue says
- Öffnungszeiten Restaurant Montag bis Samstag 9 – 22 Uhr Sonn- und Feiertag 9 – 20 Uhr
- well-paved and easily navigable, making them suitable for visitors using wheelchairs
- guests with restricted mobility can comfortably explore the grounds and enclosures
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Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – 31 Oct | Every day | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 Nov – 31 Mar | Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Erwachsene | 16.00 CHF |
| Kinder (4 – 15 Jahre) | 8.00 CHF |
| IV – Bezüger Erwachsen | 14.00 CHF |
| IV – Bezüger Kind | 7.00 CHF |
| AHV Rentner | 14.00 CHF |
Facilities
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Picnic area
- Petting zoo
- Playground
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Plättli Zoo at this time.
Location & map
Hertenstrasse 41Frauenfeld
Switzerland
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Plättli Zoo.
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Barbary macaques (Berberaffen)
Exhibits
- STREICHELZOO