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School’n’Rail Walter Zoo.
See 100 different species of animals with your school class at the Walter Zoo.
20% discount on the school rate for admission.
Day Pass for Schools for CHF 15 per person.
Fascinate, educate, protect.
Chimpanzees, tigers, lions, zebras, red pandas, small-clawed otters, flamingos, parrots and various amphibians and reptiles – you can see around 100 different species at the Walter Zoo. Natural grounds, the zoo school, educational nature trail and adventure playgrounds make the Walter Zoo an ideal destination for pupils who love nature. Walter Zoo teaches children to respect the environment and delight in the animal world in a fun-filled way.
Your school trip.
For school groups of ten or more people.
Travel by public transport and enjoy the following benefits:
School trip offer.
20% discount on the school rate for admission.
Day Pass for Schools in the GA Travelcard area of validity for CHF 15 per person, including for accompanying adults.
Offer valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
Discounted prices (excluding travel).
Admission during peak season (15 March to 18 October 2026):
Children aged at least 4 and under 16: CHF 9.60.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25: CHF 16.
Adults over 25 years of age: CHF 21.60.
Admission during off-peak season (1 January to 14 March 2026 and 19 October to 31 December 2026):
Children aged at least 4 and under 16: CHF 8.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25: CHF 12.80.
Adults over 25 years of age: CHF 18.40.
Free admission for one teacher per ten children.
Prices include VAT. Prices and products subject to modification.
Prices as at: 1 January 2026.
Interested? How to book your RailAway school trip.
Zoo school: educational, interactive thematic tours and workshops on the fascinating animal kingdom.
Themed tours and workshops based on Curriculum 21.
Picnic areas and a variety of food stands.
Daily animal activities and feeding sessions. Carried out and explained by experts.
Use of barbecue areas.
Outward journey: to Gossau SG, Walter-Zoo, according to the online timetable.
We recommend that you book early – ideally two weeks before you start your journey.
For at least ten participants.
Tickets are checked at the admission counter. Customers receive a receipt.
Suitable for wheelchairs.
Fairytale world at the zoo theatre (during peak season).
If you have any questions or queries about the offer, please contact the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
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