Schönbrunn Zoo Tickets
Buy Now (10% Off)Schönbrunn Zoo: Where the Animals Have Royal Neighbors and the Visitors Are the Real Wild Ones
In the heart of Vienna, where imperial history meets untamed wildlife, Schönbrunn Zoo emerges as a zoological wonderland. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill zoo; this is Schönbrunn, where the animals have royal neighbors, and the visitors are the real wild ones.
The Royal Menagerie
Step back in time to the 18th century when Emperor Franz Stephan and Empress Maria Theresa decided that their palace at Schönbrunn needed a little extra flair. And what better way to accessorize a palace than with a collection of exotic animals? Thus, the royal menagerie was born, making Schönbrunn Zoo the oldest zoo in the world with a lineage more impressive than a peacock on a catwalk.
Zoo With a View
As you saunter through the entrance of Schönbrunn Zoo, you can’t help but feel a bit regal yourself. The majestic Schönbrunn Palace looms in the background, almost as if overseeing its wild subjects with a nod of approval. It’s a zoo with a view, where every exhibit comes with a side of imperial grandeur.
Animal Kingdom, Habsburg Style
What sets Schönbrunn Zoo apart isn’t just the menagerie’s age, but the Habsburg touch on each exhibit. You half expect the meerkats to be sipping tea with their pinkies raised, and the penguins to be discussing the finer points of Viennese waltz. It’s a zoo where the animals have inherited a touch of aristocracy, making each enclosure a tiny, fur-clad palace.
The Panda Palace
Of course, no visit to Schönbrunn Zoo would be complete without a pilgrimage to the Panda Palace. These black-and-white fluff balls have become the zoo’s rockstars, drawing crowds with their charm and apparent disinterest in being bothered. The Panda Palace is like the Versailles of animal exhibits—extravagant, a bit posh, and with a hint of “we’re here for your entertainment, but don’t expect us to put on a show.”
Penguin Promenade
If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, take a stroll down the Penguin Promenade. It’s not your typical catwalk, but the penguins waddle with such flair, you’ll swear they’ve been practicing their strut. Who needs Milan Fashion Week when you can witness the latest in penguin couture right here at Schönbrunn?
Monkey Business
The monkey exhibit is a masterclass in comedic timing. These mischievous little primates have perfected the art of stealing the spotlight, whether it’s by swinging from branch to branch or mimicking the most unsuspecting zoo-goer. It’s monkey business at its finest, and the laughter is contagious.
Zookeepers or Ringmasters?
The real unsung heroes of Schönbrunn Zoo are the zookeepers who seamlessly orchestrate this animal extravaganza. They’re like ringmasters in a circus, but instead of taming lions, they’re convincing red pandas to perform tricks for treats. The level of coordination is so impressive; you half expect the zookeepers to take a bow after each successful feeding.
Here is a list of all feeding times so you don’t miss out on any:
- 10:00 AM
African Elephant (training/no feeding session, daily)
- 10:30 AM
South American sea lion (daily, except Tuesday)
- 11:00 AM
Humboldt penguin (daily, except Tuesday)
- 11:30 AM
Northern rockhopper penguin (daily, except Tuesday)
Arctic wolve (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays)
- 13:00 PM
Northern bald ibis (daily)
- 13:30 PM
Barbary sheep & Barbary Macaque (daily)
- 14:00 PM
Indian Rhino (daily, April-October)
- 14:30 PM
Animals of the south america park: anteater, capybara, vicuna, rhea, seriema (daily, April-October)
- 15:00 PM
Siberian tiger (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays)
Western black-and-white Colobus (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- 15:30 PM
South American sea lion (daily, except Tuesday)
- 16:00 PM
Queensland Koala (daily)
Please note that feeding sessions may be cancelled at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Schönbrunn Zoo isn’t just a place to observe animals; it’s a rendezvous with royalty and a comedy show rolled into one. From the regal background of Schönbrunn Palace to the animal antics in each exhibit, this zoo is a delightful romp through history and nature. So, if you find yourself in Vienna and have a hankering for a touch of royal flair with your animal adventures, Schönbrunn Zoo is the place to be. Just remember, in this zoo, the wild ones might just be the visitors!
Timings
Every day: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Ticket Prices
Adult (19 and above) 26 EUR
Children (6-18) 15 EUR
Infants (5 and younger) do not require a ticket
Important Information
There are multiple eateries inside the zoo
Feeding the animals is strictly prohibited
There is a petting pen with small animals, besides those visitors are not allowed to pet any animals
How To Get There
Location:
Schönbrunn Zoo is in the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace. In order to reach the main entrance to the zoo please use the park entrance gate „Hietzinger Tor“.
U4 (underground): Station Hietzing
Tramway: 10, 52, 60
Bus: 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A
- By car
If you are traveling by car, there are two park and ride sites just a few underground stations from the zoo, Hütteldorf U4 (underground) and Siebenhirten U6 (underground).
Additionally, Seckendorff-Gudent-Weg has a public parking lot with a restricted number of spots for cars. Elisabeth-Allee is the vehicle access route. This area also has disabled parking spots and an electric vehicle charging station. The path from the parking lot goes to the entrance of the Tirolergarten. Please be advised that wheelchair users should not utilize the extremely steep route that descends to the zoo’s main area from this entrance.
Note: From Monday through Friday, Vienna is a two-hour short-stay parking zone. All public parking permits must be obtained in advance from a tobacconist or online at www.handyparken.at.
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