Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna: Hours, Address, Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna Reviews: 4.5/5
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
4.5
09:00 - 18:30
Monday
09:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:30
Thursday
09:00 - 18:30
Friday
09:00 - 18:30
Saturday
09:00 - 18:30
Sunday
09:00 - 18:30
About
Zoo Vienna, the oldest existing zoo in the world founded in 1752. Schonbrunn Zoo was voted Europe's best in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Schonbrunn Zoo is the perfect place for a journey into the fascinating world of the animal kingdom. Open year round, it combines the highlights of the natural world with an unparalleled history as the world's oldest and Europe's best zoo. It is part of Schonbrunn as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed site and home to more than 700 species of animals. Marvel at the Giant pandas, tigers, orangutans, koalas and elephants, immerse yourself in the magic of the Amazon and feel the heat of a tropical rainforest in the heart of Europe. Moderated feeding sessions, guided tours and a trip aboard the panorama train turn a trip to the zoo into an unforgettable experience.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Schönbrunn
How to get there
- Hietzing • 7 min walk
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1,676 within 5 kms

Cafe Dommayer
404
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Austrian • Cafe

Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing
776
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Austrian • European • Central European

Brandauer Schlossbrau
794
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • German • Brew Pub • European

Da Ferdinando
309
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean

Nook Café
46
0.3 km€ • Cafe • Mediterranean • Deli

Waldemar Tagesbar
92
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Cafe • European • Central European

Cafe Restaurant Kaiserpavillon
263
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Austrian • European • Central European

Maxing Stuberl
90
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • German • Austrian • European

Brandauers Bierstube
37
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Austrian • Bar • Pub

Vanillas Schönbrunn
10
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Austrian • Cafe • European
Attractions
823 within 10 kms

Schonbrunner Gardens
10,291
0.1 kmHistoric Walking Areas • Parks

Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn
295
97 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Desert House
84
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Maxingstuberl
48
0.2 kmBreweries

Schönbrunn Palace
42,896
0.8 kmArchitectural Buildings • Castles

Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna
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0.7 kmHistory Museums

Kultur und Weihnachtsmarkt Schloß Schönbrunn
397
0.8 kmFlea & Street Markets

Schokoladenhaus
3
0.4 kmArchitectural Buildings

Vienna U-Bahn
2,520
1.3 kmPublic Transportation Systems

Technisches Museum Wien
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1.4 kmScience Museums
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,405 contributions
This is a lovely zoo on the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace. There are a lot of areas to see, including a really nice forested walk that ends in a beautiful viewpoint of the city. There are a lot of spots for kids, including a large playground next to a petting zoo. There is a good variety of animals, along with several places to eat. You could easily spend half a day here.
Written 7 August 2022
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Manaf a
6 contributions
Family
The worst zoo I have ever visited ..: no proper signage and no REAL animals to see. All what we saw birds , swans and one lion ..
Written 24 July 2022
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deccrv
Greater London, UK120 contributions
Its been a while since I visited any kind of zoo and I've also been fortunate to see may animals in the wild. So whilst I see the potential value in a zoo for people who don't get the change to travel more widely, this visit left my quite depressed. I have no doubt that the keepers etc do their best but the place seems worn out, tired and need of much investment. There is obvious work going on but the animal quarters seem cramped and tired. The penguin enclosure is especially sad with no obvious access to natural light for some and so many of the animals give of a sense of unhappiness. It was a hot day when we visited and I'm sure that impacted the animals as so many were hidden away but it wasn't a great experience and put me off visiting a zoo ever again.
Written 20 July 2022
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TCM
Majorca, Spain258 contributions
Family
A really great place to go for a few hours. We were lucky with the weather too. Be sure to add tickets to see the Palm house and Desert house. A few enclosures were closed in the zoo , so we missed seeing those. But overall the zoo is great. The enclosures are as natural as you can get in a city, and all of the animals looked in good health.
The giraffes were our favourite.
The giraffes were our favourite.
Written 12 July 2022
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David R
London, UK133 contributions
Couples
This zoo is such an amazing place to visit. It has such an array of animals, including koala bears, polar bears, crocodiles and even spiders!
Had such an enjoyable time and loved how much space the animals... watching the elephants roam around was so lovely to see.
Highly recommend this zoo to any visitors heading to Vienna.
Had such an enjoyable time and loved how much space the animals... watching the elephants roam around was so lovely to see.
Highly recommend this zoo to any visitors heading to Vienna.
Written 3 July 2022
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Sasko
Ljubljana, Slovenia1 contribution
Family
Great ZOO. Very tidy, well organized, intuitive to get arround, lots and lots of animals, clean toilets allover the place, drinking watter everywhere. A bit on the pricy side but worth a visit. Good food in restaueants.
Written 29 June 2022
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TravellerLoggy
Preston, UK151 contributions
Couples
Amazing!! Great value for money and the animals are clearly so well cared for and looked after. An absolute delight to visit and will recommend. So impressed with this zoo, one of my favourites I've ever visited.
Written 24 June 2022
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KymHill
Qawra, Malta67 contributions
I have traveled the world visiting zoos the zoo in the Tiergarten is the best in the world.
The setting is very unusual as it has a central point from where you can set off from.
It is very clean and the animals all look contented
The Pandas are the main attraction but all the zoo is pleasant to walk round and refreshments readily available
The setting is very unusual as it has a central point from where you can set off from.
It is very clean and the animals all look contented
The Pandas are the main attraction but all the zoo is pleasant to walk round and refreshments readily available
Written 24 June 2022
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Vanolyn
Portland, OR139 contributions
Family
We spent most of our day here after a palace tour. Nice selection of animals and well done. We enjoyed seeing some of the historic buildings but are glad they are making changes that are better for the animals. We were excited to see the giant pandas, and this time of year there were tons of babies that were so neat. One polar bear seemed to be having the time of its life with a toy - so fun to watch!
Written 23 June 2022
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Ana S
10 contributions
Family
My 7 years old daughter loved it, we come to Vienna especially to visit the Zoo. This year we loved the baby giraffe.
Written 18 June 2022
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На сайте зоопарка указано что детям от 6 лет нужен тест для посещения, это не ошибка? В правилах у вене нигде такой информации нет
ANDRII88B
Kryzhanovka, Ukraine542 contributions
Перед входом в зоопарк стоит палатка и там проводят экспресс тесты , может быть и надо, людей было в палатку очень много ! это в воскресенье полно местных с детьми !
JéAnette
Linz, Austria
We are on our way to Vienna today but it is raining. Would it still be worth it to visit with 3 kids regardless? Thanks!
How much is the ticket costs?is there any discount for university students ?
Yvonnie P
3 contributions
We went there having the Vienna Flexi Pass, so therefore we have no idea about students or other discounts. If it is not mentioned to the Zoo's website, then maybe there is no disscount!
becky22475
Bargoed, UK58 contributions
Last minute attempt at an answer here...have been gifted tickets for the zoo but it says they will not accept mobile tickets and we are now in Vienna without a printer! Are they strict about this or will I maybe have to buy new tickets on the gate?
ZooVienna
Vienna, Austria
Sorry for the late answer!
If it is our mobile tickets bought at our homepage you can use those also on the mobile phone.
Nina
149 contributions
Il panda a novembre c’è?
Grazie
Polymare75
45 contributions
Penso di sì, la zona Panda oltre che ad ampio giardino tutto per lui è corredata anche di una ampia zona al coperto
LissyBtravels
Geneva, Switzerland182 contributions
We’re planning to visit the zoo and will be staying in the museum quarter. What’s the easiest/cheapest way to get there ? Looks like two changes on the metro - is that straightforward? I see the blue line big bus goes there but tickets look expensive for the day if we’re only using it to the zoo and back? Are taxis cheap? Just trying figure out the easiest way to get there from our hotel as it’s too far to walk which would be my preference .. ;-)
Vercingettorix
Moscow, Russia6 contributions
Agree, if you do not feel like walking to the Zoo (I personally only walked to all the places, even though my hotel was near Westbahnhof), then subway (U-bahn) is the easiest and cheapest way to get there. Taxis are going to be the most expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
- Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 18:30
- We recommend booking Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 10 Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna:
- Vienna Sightseeing Flexi Pass (From €51.01)
- Vienna Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket (From €91.02)
- Skip-the-line Schonbrunn Palace Rooms & Gardens Private Tour (From €182.17)
- Skip The Line for Vienna Zoo & Access to the Self-Guided Tours in Vienna (From €35.24)
- Go City: Vienna Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Attractions (From €49.97)
- Hotels near Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna:
- (0.35 km) Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
- (0.34 km) Hotel Ekazent
- (0.32 km) Austria Trend Hotel Maximilian
- (0.37 km) Austria Trend Schloss Schoenbrunn Grand Suite
- (0.46 km) Hotel Viktoria
- Restaurants near Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna:
- (0.15 km) Cafe Restaurant Kaiserpavillon
- (0.18 km) Maxing Stuberl
- (0.24 km) Waldemar Tagesbar
- (0.27 km) Brandauer Schlossbrau
- (0.23 km) Aida
- Attractions near Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna:
- (0.14 km) Schonbrunner Gardens
- (0.10 km) Palmenhaus Schoenbrunn
- (0.13 km) Desert House
- (0.17 km) Maxingstuberl
- (0.20 km) Fresh Ceramics