Zoological Collection
Showcase. Photo: ETH Library / Frank Blaser
Skeleton Collection (Detail)
Photo: Photographisches Institut ETH Zurich Showcase with skeletons. Photo: ETH Library / Frank Blaser
Frog with five toes in front and seven toes behind
Photo: Photographisches Institut ETH Zurich
Showcase. Photo: ETH Library / Frank Blaser
The exhibition in the inner courtyard of the LFW building features all kinds of specimens and models of animals in two main subject areas. The zoological section essentially comprises a systematic overview of the animal kingdom, from single-cell organisms to vertebrates. In addition, various specimens, skeletons and skulls demonstrate the diversity of vertebrates.
Extent
Approximately 500 zoological specimens and teaching models
Holdings
- Liquid specimens
- Complete skeletons and skulls
- Bone specimens
- Mollusc shells
- Organ specimens
- Dry specimens
- Wax models
Relevance of research and Public
The collection provides an overview of forms and classes in the animal kingdom. It showcases important parasites and intermediate hosts, and uses models to visualize evolutionary and anatomical topics.
Use of the archive
The exhibition is open to the public and the collections are exclusively used for teaching purposes.
Contact
ETH Zurich
Zoological Collection
Universit?tstrasse 2
Building LFW
8092
Zurich
Opening hours
Mon–Fri: 8.00–18.30
Individual guided tours on request