Schönbrunn Zoo is located in the middle of the Schönbrunn Palace gardens. Schönbrunn Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world having a history of more than 265 years. Approximately 8,500 animals are housed in the zoo. There are more than 700 animal species in the zoo. The total area of the zoo is 17 hectares.
The zoo is visited by more than two million visitors annually. The zoo is one of the few worldwide to house giant pandas. It has also animals from the Arctic region. It has a rainforest house replicating the Amazon forest. It has a Panorama Train from which visitors including children can enjoy the panoramic view of the zoo as well as Schönbrunn Palace.
Animals: Some of the popular animals are giant pandas, sea lions, penguins, elephants, jaguars, giant turtles, mongoose, bison, arctic wolves, polar bears, tigers, and lions.
Panorama Train: The Panorama Train runs between the “Kaiserpavillon” and the “Tirolerhof” and takes visitors to the Emperor's breakfast pavilion, the Elephant House and the Tirolerhof at intervals of 45 minutes. It also brings visitors to all three zoo entrances.
Other attractions: The rainforest house, the desert house, the "Tyrolean farmhouse", and the aquarium.
Schönbrunn Zoo is on the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace. In order to reach the main entrance to the zoo please use the park entrance gate Hietzinger Tor. Using public transport you can take the U4 Station Hietzing Tramway: 10, 58, 60 Bus:51A, 56A, 56B, 58A. If you are coming by car there are two park-and-ride garages only a couple of underground stations away from the zoo. There is also a parking lot in the vicinity.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: :00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Annual tickets (Valid for 1 year from date of issue):
Family block ticket (5 one-day tickets, valid for 1 year from date of issue, tickets may be used individually):
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