Opened in 1937 and operated by a private association, the "Tierparkverein Bern", the zoo is situated on the bank of the river Aare near the historical city center.
Opened in 1937 and operated by an affiliated association, the "Tierparkverein Bern", the city of Bern is the proprietary of the park and bring most of the financing. It is situated on the bank of the river Aare near the historical city center.