Discover your experience
- Step into Schönbrunn Zoo, renowned as the world's oldest zoo and recognized as Europe’s top zoo for five consecutive years, where an enchanting experience awaits you within its historic grounds.
- Nestled in a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that proudly features the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, the zoo beautifully intertwines the charm of imperial history with a vibrant atmosphere of culture and nature, all while championing the essential causes of conservation and biodiversity.
- Wander through 17 hectares of lush landscapes that are home to an impressive 700 animal species sourced from every corner of the globe, including several critically endangered animals, which adds an important layer of significance to your visit.
- As you explore, encounter an array of incredible wildlife, giraffes gracefully stretching their necks, playful orangutans swinging animatedly from ropes, and majestic Siberian tigers napping serenely on their platforms, while adorable koalas feast on heaps of eucalyptus leaves and African elephants indulge in their entertaining mud baths, not to mention the curious meerkats energetically digging and frolicking in the sand.
- Among the zoo’s most beloved inhabitants are the giant pandas, offering an invaluable opportunity to learn about the zoo's special role as one of the few entrusted by the People’s Republic of China to care for these captivating creatures.
- Delve into the remarkable efforts being made at the zoo to support the breeding of these endangered animals naturally, making your visit not just enjoyable, but also enlightening.
- Should the weather take a turn, you can find solace in the many indoor animal houses, where the wonders of wildlife can still be appreciated.
- Lose yourself in the two-story rainforest house, a lush sanctuary showcasing an extensive collection of tropical flora and fauna that transports you straight to a vibrant ecosystem brimming with life.
- The aquarium terrarium beckons with its shimmering fish and intriguing reptiles, allowing you to immerse in a world of underwater wonders. Keep an eye out for the unique death’s head monkeys and the playful red-ruffed lemurs, who surely add a touch of whimsy to your visit.
- For yet another captivating experience, enjoy an underwater perspective of seals and penguins in the Polarium, and don’t miss the exhilarating sight of polar bears diving gracefully in their adjoining habitat, the Polardom.
- As you navigate through this extraordinary zoo, take a moment to discover fascinating facts about rare breeds of farm animals at the Tirolerhof, rounding out an unforgettable day filled with adventure, education, and the beauty of wildlife.
