Visit Vienna Zoo
Vienna Zoo
Vienna's zoo is officially called Schönbrunn Zoo. It is located in the gardens of the imposing Schönbrunn Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the zoo, you can see more than 700 animal species from all over the world. Covering more than five hectares, the zoo is like a green oasis in the city. Take guided tours of the varied animals and ecosystems. For children, there is a children's garden and several playgrounds.
The world's oldest zoo
Tiergarten Schönbrunn is the world's oldest zoo. Founded in 1752, the zoo has moved with the times and has been furnished to modern animal welfare standards. The first animals were brought in by order of Emperor Franz I Stefan. The zoo was open only to guests of the imperial family until 1778.
Animals in Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Wondering which animals live at the Vienna Zoo? You will find some 4,500 animals from more than 700 species. The diversity is immense. There are mammals like pandas, giraffes, elephants and rhinos and birds like flamingos and parrots. There is also a large collection of fish, amphibians and invertebrates.
Vienna zoo is committed to nature conservation
At the zoo, animal welfare is taken into account as much as possible. You will see lots of greenery and ecosystems replicated as accurately as possible. The management participates in various research programmes through which they aim to make the animals' habitat even better. They also do their best to protect endangered species by breeding them in captivity and releasing them back into the wild whenever possible.
Where is Tiergarten Vienna located?
The Tiergarten Vienna is near Schloss Schönbrunn, a stately imperial palace with extensive gardens. The Tiergarten and palace are located in the west of the city in the Hietzing district at Maxingstraße 13b. You can easily reach the zoo with public transport and a short walk.
Facilities at the Vienna Zoo
Between the zoo's many animal enclosures, are a number of restaurants and cafés where you can take a break. Have a coffee or enjoy lunch with exotic animal sounds playing in the background. In the gift shop, you can buy a souvenir or present for home. A petting zoo has been set up for children, where they can cuddle child-friendly animals. Several playgrounds have also been created, including the water playground, the forest playground and a nature experience trail.
Useful information about Schönbrunn Zoo
You will find all practical information such as opening hours and entrance fees on the zoo's website. Children up to six years old are welcome for free and students and senior citizens can profit from discounts. You can also find the programme and current exhibitions on the website. You can book (special) tours, such as a morning visit to the zoo before the gates open to the other visitors.
Visit Vienna Zoo by train
You can easily reach Vienna by train from the Netherlands. The trip from Amsterdam with ICE International takes 12.07 hours and you only have to change trains once. On your trip during the day, you can enjoy the constantly changing view. Take the night train, and you will not have to change trains and you will travel to Vienna while you sleep. And for all trains: the earlier you book, the lower the price!
Vienna zoo
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