Schönbrunn Zoo, situated in the south-eastern part of the Habsburgs' summer residence, was Emperor's Franz Stephan von Lothringen's - husband of Maria Theresia - private menagerie. In the summer of 1752, the Emperor opened his menagerie, exactly seven years later, he had the impressive pavilion built which is now the zoo's most famous historical monument.

On July 14, 1906, an elephant was born here, the first time ever in a zoo. Until then, zoologists had held the opinion that elephants could not reproduce in captivity.

Today, one finds numerous young animals, not only in the elephant cage but also with the tigers, cheetahs, polar bears, giraffes, seals and penguins, hippopotami and all native species. Schönbrunn is among the most modern zoos in the world. The motto of the zoo, “Schönbrunn should be a zoo of happy animals,” is clearly visible everywhere!

Guided Tours at Night

Observe exotic animals at night! This is possible during a special tour through the zoo with infrared binoculars. These guided tours are offered throughout the year (groups: maximum 20 persons); they last 90 minutes and can be booked at: Tel. (+43 1) 877 92 94–228 (work days).

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Tiergarten Schönbrunn

13., Schönbrunn
U4, tram 10, 58, 60: Hietzing
tel. 877 92 94-500

Opening hours
Nov - Jan: daily 9a.m. - 4.30p.m.
Feb: daily 9a.m. - 5p.m.
March, Oct: daily 9a.m. - 5.30p.m.
April-Sept: daily 9a.m. - 6.30p.m.
Vienna-Card 12,- instead of 14,- €
Combined ticket: Zoo, Palmery & Desert House for 13,- instead of 16,- €
Combined ticket: Giant Ferris Wheel & Schönbrunn Zoo 14,50 €

www.zoovienna.at

Interview: Dagmar Schratter, Director of the Schönbrunn Zoo, is a true Vienna fan