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.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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The area
Neighbourhood: Schönbrunn
How to get there
- Hietzing • 7 min walk
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AlbanaTirana_Albania
Tirana, Albania37 contributions
worst experience
Oct 2021
Worst communication experience have ever had in my life.
We bough ticket online and went to visit Zoo on Sunday 17 October.
In front door was the covid check by a girl and a boy.
We showed up our vaccination certificate with tow dosses of Sinovac vaccine and we were told by them that you are not allowed to enter by this kind of vaccine.
I explained to them that Austrian government officially except all vaccines approved by EMA or those one finished evaluation procedure by WHO. SO, Sinovac was well known and accepted by the Austrian government. In this way we fliyed by Austrian Airline m we were checked and approved by officer control in border , we entered in any bar and restaurants in Viena , all of them with SInovac vaccine certificate. In very RUDE WAY we were told to leaving away from there as the Schoenbrunn palace has its own rule.
Just am curios to know how a business or other public or private institution may have rules in contrary with its own Government.... !? Any business or public institution can issue its own orders or rules BUT always in compliance of the government rules not in objection with them .
Shame on them for their behavior!
We bough ticket online and went to visit Zoo on Sunday 17 October.
In front door was the covid check by a girl and a boy.
We showed up our vaccination certificate with tow dosses of Sinovac vaccine and we were told by them that you are not allowed to enter by this kind of vaccine.
I explained to them that Austrian government officially except all vaccines approved by EMA or those one finished evaluation procedure by WHO. SO, Sinovac was well known and accepted by the Austrian government. In this way we fliyed by Austrian Airline m we were checked and approved by officer control in border , we entered in any bar and restaurants in Viena , all of them with SInovac vaccine certificate. In very RUDE WAY we were told to leaving away from there as the Schoenbrunn palace has its own rule.
Just am curios to know how a business or other public or private institution may have rules in contrary with its own Government.... !? Any business or public institution can issue its own orders or rules BUT always in compliance of the government rules not in objection with them .
Shame on them for their behavior!
Written 19 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dirk D
569 contributions
Ethical dilemma
Oct 2021
This is the very first zoo in the world, but when you access it, it's actually quite modern. An ideal path sends you in the right direction and will take you along all the interesting animals. There are plenty of food stands and animals to see. As with all zoos I have an ethical issue with visiting such a place. On the one hand: animals are being taken care off and zoos have a crucial role in animal conservation. On the other hand, some of these animals look really depressed. Especially the orangutans looked really sad with such expressive eyes it was almost impossible not to cry.
Written 19 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Maria P
7 contributions
Exceptional
Aug 2021 • Family
Must see 😊 all the animals were great. If you have little children you need to go. There are a lot of animals from around the world like pandas tigers lion polar bears
Written 13 September 2021
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Alex
2 contributions
Only lost money
Sep 2021 • Family
the zoo is very big but it was a disappointment as many animals were not there ...
it was not very clean
very bad experience.
it was not very clean
very bad experience.
Written 13 September 2021
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MariaWReston
Herndon, VA62 contributions
Wonderful Zoo!!
Aug 2021 • Family
Truly wonderful Zoo that is packed full of animals without feeling crowded. 2-3 hours should do it.
One thing that is different at this zoo is that the animals are all rescues, not part of some breeding program.
If you are a fan of pelicans, they are a do not miss here. Have never seen ones so large.
As like everything else in Vienna, the zoo is spotless and well organized. We went on a hot, sunny afternoon and no smell of poop.....
One thing that is different at this zoo is that the animals are all rescues, not part of some breeding program.
If you are a fan of pelicans, they are a do not miss here. Have never seen ones so large.
As like everything else in Vienna, the zoo is spotless and well organized. We went on a hot, sunny afternoon and no smell of poop.....
Written 15 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dani S
Vienna, Austria173 contributions
Don't miss pandas
Jul 2021
Don't miss pandas.
The Vienna Zoo has specimens from all continents and the walk through the park remains with all the exciting and unforgettable impressions.
The Vienna Zoo has specimens from all continents and the walk through the park remains with all the exciting and unforgettable impressions.
Written 31 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lenka
Krakow, Poland7 contributions
Pekná Zoo
Jun 2021 • Friends
🇸🇰Keďže som o tejto ZOO počula veľa, tak sme ju rozhodli navštíviť. O zvieratá je pekne postarané, ale úprimne som čakala od tejto návštevy viac. Za cenu vstupného som videla aj krajšie a väčšie ZOO, ako táto . A najúsmevnejšie na celej návšteve bolo chytanie lemura, ktorý im utiekol 🙂
🇬🇧Since I heard a lot about this ZOO, we decided to visit it. The animals are well taken care of, but I honestly expected more from this visit. For the price of admission, I have seen a more beautiful and larger ZOO than this one. And the funniest thing about the whole visit was catching a lemur which escaped them 🙂
🇬🇧Since I heard a lot about this ZOO, we decided to visit it. The animals are well taken care of, but I honestly expected more from this visit. For the price of admission, I have seen a more beautiful and larger ZOO than this one. And the funniest thing about the whole visit was catching a lemur which escaped them 🙂
Written 27 July 2021
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tp535
Tel Aviv, Israel431 contributions
Not worth the visit on a hot days
Jul 2021 • Friends
I must admit one of my hobbies are to visit in the foreign zoos while I'm traveling abroad.
It's been too many zoos in Europe this was my first time in Vienna zoo.
The zoo is very big and there is no places when you can rest without being the Sun.
Because of the high temperature during July most of the animals were in their cabins and you didn't so almost anything.
I do recommend to visit the zoo in cooler days and not during the summer peak
It's been too many zoos in Europe this was my first time in Vienna zoo.
The zoo is very big and there is no places when you can rest without being the Sun.
Because of the high temperature during July most of the animals were in their cabins and you didn't so almost anything.
I do recommend to visit the zoo in cooler days and not during the summer peak
Written 11 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Felix Bläuel
10 contributions
Best zoo ever visited!
Jun 2021 • Family
Fantastic location and a must for every trip to Vienna!
Everything is very baby and kids friendly! Live. Love. ASAP!!!
Everything is very baby and kids friendly! Live. Love. ASAP!!!
Written 10 July 2021
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Anonymous
Vienna, Austria8 contributions
Very good place for children!
May 2020
I think that this zoo is a very good place for children. There are mini games everywhere like the giant screen which you can play games on the polar bears hall. There is an rainforest, so be sure that you check it out. Very clean! I suggest that if you ever visit Vienna you should check it!
Written 6 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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!
Ειρηνη Σ
Tsotyli, Greece
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, UK57 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
145 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, Switzerland174 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.
CountryBique T
La Tour-du-Pin, France38 contributions
Bonjour,
Pouvez-vous me dire s'il est possible de rentrer dans le parc avec nos sandwichs apportés dans un sac à dos ?
Par avance, merci pour votre réponse.
FamilleOury67
Eckbolsheim, France292 contributions
L’acces au zoo de Schönbrunn est autorisé avec son pique-nique, ce qui n’est pas le cas pour les autres bâtiments de la zone : orangerie, musée des carrosses, château.
Profitez bien de votre visite !
