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Director Severin Dressen explains: This is how much an elephant costs!

21. February 202119. February 2021

Published on blick.ch the 07.02.2021. | By: Severin Dressen What happens when an animal is transferred from one zoo to another? – many people ask themselves. Zurich Zoo’s director Severin Dressen explains the process. » to the full article

Dr. Severin Dressen: If zoos did not exist, we would quickly have to invent them

22. October 2020

conservation, education, media-echo, research

Published on vet.uzh.ch, September 2020. | By: Jean-Michel Hatt The new director of the zoo in Zurich, Dr. Severin Dressen, talks about the importance of zoos in the interview, and explains why they would have to be invented, did they not already exist. » to the full interview (you will find it on page 20)

Dr. Severin Dressen: “I Have Come, to Stay”

18. July 202017. July 2020

history, media-echo

Published on coopzeitung.ch the 03.07.2020. | By: Thomas Renggli Zurich Zoo has a new director: he introduces himself in the interview and explains that he is committed to the zoo for the long-term. » to the full article

Zurich Zoo: Video Statement from Director Dr. Severin Dressen

12. July 202012. July 2020

history, media-echo

Published on the Facebook page of Zurich Zoo the 10.07.2020. | Von: Dr. Severin Dressen In a video statement regarding the tiger accident, Zurich Zoo‘s director, Dr. Severin Dressen, addresses the public. » to the full video

Zurich: Zoo director Dressen on humans, animals, and fundamental rights

18. February 20221. March 2022

animal welfare, conservation, education, media-echo

Published on nzz.ch the 05.02.2022. | By: Flurin Clalüna & Aline Wanner Dr. Severin Dressen clarifies how the two fit together: being committed to nature, animal, and species conservation but not in favour of fundamental rights for animals. » to the full interview

Zurich Zoo: New Year, New Chances

15. January 202315. January 2023

history, media-echo

Published on blick.ch the 01.01.2023. | By: Severin Dressen 2023 is expected to be another great year at Zurich Zoo with many novelties. In the article, the zoo’s director, in person, provides an outlook on the new year. » to the full article

The animal and us – an approach among unequals

23. June 202223. June 2022

education, media-echo

Published on live.nzz.ch the 30.05.2022. Biologist Angela Stöger-Horwath, philosopher Thomas Macho, and zoo director Severin Dressen discuss the relationship between humans and animals. » to the recording

When animals become patients

23. October 202123. October 2021

animal welfare, media-echo

Published on blick.ch the 09.10.2021. | By: Severin Dressen Why are there no veterinarians under Zurich Zoo‘s staff? And how is it possible that veterinarians are always on site to care for the animals? The article explains a special collaboration. » to the full article

Zoo director in Zurich: Protecting animals, inspiring people

1. September 202119. April 2022

conservation, education, media-echo

Published on zeit.de the 14.08.2021. | By: Sarah Jäggi A profile of Severin Dressen, who is not only the director of Zurich Zoo but also an active conservationist who wants to save species from extinction. » to the full article

Zurich’s new zoo director inspired by the idea of Conservation

11. August 202010. August 2020

conservation, media-echo

Published on nzz.ch the 31.07.2020. | By: Urs Bühler In the interview, the new director of Zurich Zoo, Dr. Severin Dressen, speaks about his view of nature conservation and the importance of modern zoological gardens. » to the full interview