The oldest zoo in the world, founded more than 250 years ago in the Schönbrunn palace park, with around 600 species on about 17 hectares. Highlights are the giant pandas (back since May 2025), the Polarium, the ORANG.erie and the Rainforest House.
- Address
- Schlosspark Schönbrunn, 1130 Wien
- Hours
- Daily from 09:00; closes Feb 17:00, Mar 17:30, Apr-Sep 18:30, Oct (until end of summer time) 17:30, Oct-Dec 16:30 (official site)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 3.5 h
- Price
- Adults EUR 29, children and young people EUR 17, under 6 free (official site, 2026)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The terrace of the Imperial Pavilion next to the panda enclosure gives the best view of the pandas.
- Check the feeding times on arrival: seals, penguins and big cats are fed at set hours.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult; dogs are not allowed in the palace park or the zoo.