TIERGARTEN SCHÖNBRUNN

Description

Essentials about Tiergarten Schönbrunn in brief

Founded in 1752 by Emperor Franz I, Tiergarten Schönbrunn (Schönbrunn Zoo) is the oldest zoo in the world. Located right next to Schönbrunn Palace, the zoo is also part of the Schönbrunn UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Schönbrunn Zoo is one of the most modern and best zoos in the world. It has already been named the best zoo in Europe four times and is visited by over two million people every year.

The animals and enclosures at Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Whether Arctic or African savannah, tropical rainforest or European forest and water landscapes – the enclosures and facilities of the zoo allow a journey into the most diverse animal habitats. The Rainforest House shows the diverse animal world of the tropical rainforest. The Aquarium and Terrarium House is home to fascinating reptiles and fish. In the South America Park, visitors can marvel at the exotic animal species of Latin America.

Seals and penguins frolic in the Polarium, and white bears can be seen diving in the Polar Bear World. In the ORANG.erie, the former palm house, the orangutans have found their new living environment. In addition to the Rhinoceros and Giraffe Park, smaller animal species from Africa are shown in the East Africa House. And last but not least, you should have seen the Tirolerhof, a Tyrolean farm built in the original, where domestic animal breeds threatened with extinction are cared for.

In total, the Schönbrunn Zoo is home to more than 700 animal species. The facilities and animal houses are constantly being expanded and redesigned, which is why a repeat visit is always worthwhile. In addition, the Schönbrunn Zoo is famous for its breeding successes and inspires its visitors every year anew.