Today
Open 09:00–18:30
The Schonbrunn Zoo Vienna is open from 9am throughout the year. The closing hours vary between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, depending on longer daylight hours, the season, festivals, and public holidays.
Apr 1 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Sep 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–18:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–18:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:30 |
| Thursday (Today) | 09:00–18:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–18:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–18:30 |
Oct 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–16:30 |
Jan 1 TO Jan 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–16:30 |
Feb 1 TO Feb 28 Timings Days (Feb 1 TO Feb 28) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:00 |
Mar 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Mar 1 TO Mar 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:30 |
Animal feeding shows offer a closer look into the habitat and dietary requirements of animals. These interactive demonstrations with detailed insights about the animals help you foster a deeper connection with the natural world. Please note that feeding timings are subject to change, depending on the season and the animals. Here’s a list of the animals and their general feeding hours to help you plan your visit to the Schonbrunn Zoo.
Depending on whether you are traveling with children and the number of enclosures you want to visit, you need at least 2 to 3 hours at the Schonbrunn Zoo.
If you are short on time, with only 1 or 2 hours to spare, zip in and out of the exhibits quickly. You can catch the 10am elephant feeding show, head to the nearby Big Cat House and Panda World, and call it a day.
If you want to explore a majority of the zones and grab a bite at any of the iconic dining outlets like Gasthaus Kaiser Pavillion, you need at least 3 to 4 hours. June to August are the busiest months of the year. If you are planning to visit around that time, expect longer wait lines.
For nature lovers and animal conservation enthusiasts, keep aside a full day, or at least 6 to 7 hours to go through all the enclosures. Take your time to admire the naturalistic environments and ride the panoramic scenic train, which passes through the Elephant Park and Kaiser Pavillion every 45 minutes. If you have children in your company, the train ride is a must.
The Vienna Zoo opening hours are between 9am and 4:30pm every day throughout the year. During the summer months, between April to September, the zoo is open until 6:30pm, due to longer daylight hours.
The Vienna Zoo is open from 9am to 4:30pm throughout the year. Between April to September, the zoo closes around 6:30pm.
The Schonbrunn Zoo is open until around 4:30pm between November and February. The zoo is open until 6:30pm throughout the summer months, between April to September, as the daylight hours are longer.
With longer daylight hours between April and September, the Vienna Zoo is open from 9am to 6:30pm. During the winter months, between November and February, the zoo closes between 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
With over 2 million visitors a year, the Schonbrunn Vienna Zoo is crowded on most weekends. Consider reaching the zoo early in the day, right around 9am, when it opens, to get a head start on your tour. Weekdays are less crowded than the weekends. Invest in Schonbrunn Zoo skip-the-line tickets and save time by avoiding long lines at the entrance.
The zoo has over 1780 animals across 700 species. The animals in Vienna Zoo are fed at different hours throughout the day. African Bush elephants are fed around 10am, while the Arctic animals, like polar bears, penguins, and wolves are fed around 11am to 11:30pm. The big felines and koalas are fed in the later hours of the day, around 3pm. These timings may change depending on the animals or the season.
All Schonbrunn Zoo tickets allow you entry into the animal feeding shows. Check the Vienna Zoo feeding times and align your visit accordingly, so as not to miss the shows. Expect crowds at the enclosures during these hours. You may find a quieter ambiance at the 3pm to 4pm feedings.
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