Severin Dressen
Severin Dressen is the director of Zoo Zürich, known for his innovative approach to animal welfare and habitat design. Under his leadership, the zoo has introduced the 'Panthera' concept, which features a unique rotational system for large cats, aiming to enhance their well-being by providing varied environments and stimulating challenges. Dressen emphasizes the importance of enriching the lives of the animals through positive stress and encourages a modern understanding of zoo management.
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Severin Dressen, the zoo director, publicly addresses the accusations regarding the construction dispute.
Direktor Dressen äusserst sich erstmals öffentlich
Switzerland· 2026-01-29
Severin Dressen is the zoo director who discussed the emotional decision to euthanize the aging gorilla N’Gola.
Alternde Tiere bedrohen den ArtenschutzSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Severin Dressen is the director of the zoo who indicated that the project delays could be existentially threatening for the company involved.
Ein Streit um fünf Millimeter droht 70 Arbeiter den Job zu kostenSwitzerland· 2025-12-10
Severin Dressen is the zoo director who discussed the challenges of giraffe breeding in European zoos.
Giraffenbulle Obi im Zoo Zürich: Hoffnungsträger für NachwuchsSwitzerland· 2025-10-15
Severin Dressen is the zoo director who provided details about the medical treatment of the elephant calf Zali.
siebter toter Jungelefant seit 2020 – Kalb Zali stirbtSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Severin Dressen is the director of the Zurich Zoo and participates in a breeding program for Asian elephants.
Die Schattenseiten des Zoo-Booms in ChinaSwitzerland· 2025-08-11
Severin Dressen is the director of the Zurich Zoo who discussed the new feeding methods for the big cats.
Tiger frisst Storch im Zoo Zürich: Flugversuch endet im RaubtiergehegeSwitzerland· 2025-07-28
Severin Dressen is the director of the Zurich Zoo and will be on board the 'Hanseatic Inspiration' for the Antarctica expedition.
Senioren geben so viel Geld für Ferien aus wie noch nieSwitzerland· 2025-07-13
Severin Dressen is the director of Zoo Zürich who expressed cautious optimism about the health of the newborn elephant calf Zali.
Nach Todesfällen bei Elefanten im Zoo Zürich ist Kalb Zali unter BeobachtungSwitzerland· 2025-04-23
Severin Dressen, the director of the Zurich Zoo, expressed cautious optimism about the birth of the calf.
Farha bringt gesundes Kalb zur WeltSwitzerland· 2025-04-20
Severin Dressen is the director of the Zurich Zoo who commented on the decision to euthanize N’Gola due to his declining health.
Das bewegte Leben des Zürcher Gorilla-StarsSwitzerland· 2025-04-09
Severin Dressen is the zoo director who presented the new big cat concept at Zoo Zürich.
Zoo Zürich: Raubkatzen-Anlage Panthera integriert Stress-KonzeptSwitzerland· 2025-03-27
