SWISS Live Animals
Premium care for every species in our trust
SWISS Live Animals is our premium air cargo service offering specialized care for transporting animals across the globe. We combine animal expertise with regulatory knowledge and operational precision to ensure safe, ethical, and efficient journeys for your animals.
Key highlights:
- Reliable transportation and global reach with seamless, well-coordinated logistics
- Animal-focused design from loading to unloading, built with animal well-being in mind at every step
- Transparency and tracking ensure secure and timely communication through every stage
- Regulatory assurance through compliance with IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and veterinary requirements
Why choose SWISS Live Animals?
Animal-centered transportation that meets strict welfare, health, and handling standards.
Species-specific attention
Personalized handling and comfort based on animal type and journey.
Expert supervision
Trained caregivers and veterinarians ensure animal well-being during every phase.
Controlled environments
Clean, climate-managed facilities and temperature-regulated aircraft holds.
Reduced stress & fast transit
Preferred capacity access, efficient loading/unloading, and short transit times.
Global reach with care
Extensive, well-connected network centered in Zurich.
Trusted compliance
IATA-certified processes and adherence to country-specific import/export regulations.
Our Zurich Hub – Premium facilities for live animal care
Comfortable environment
Climate-controlled rooms ensure animals are accomodated in optimal conditions throughout their stay.
Freedom to move
Efficient handling
Short transit times (120 mins) and fast transfers from the Animal Care Center to the aircraft (10 mins) reduce waiting and stress.
Exemplary care
Experienced caregivers provide water and (own) food during the whole duration of stay, including in cases of irregularities.
Peace of mind for pet owners with our Pet Photo Service
Receive a photo update of your pet during their journey
This service is exclusively available for cats and dogs traveling from or transiting in Zurich (ZRH). Once your pet arrives at the Animal Care Center at our Zurich Hub, our team will capture a photo during their stay and send it to the preferred email address provided at the time of booking – so you can stay connected, even while you are apart.
View Pet Photo Service details
What animals do we transport?
SWISS Live Animals provides transportation for a wide variety of live species. All animals receive dedicated, species-appropriate care throughout their journey.
Accepted categories:
- Pets and small mammals
- Zoo animals for conservation
- Birds and hatching eggs
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Insects and exotic animals
- Live sea animals (e.g. tropical fish)
- Laboratory animals (mice and rats) laboratory fish (medaka and zebrafish)
