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Vienna Zoo opening hours | Best time to visit Schonbrunn

Today

Open 09:00–18:30

Schönbrunn Zoo

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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

Monday09:00–18:30
Tuesday09:00–18:30
Wednesday09:00–18:30
Thursday09:00–18:30
Friday09:00–18:30
Saturday (Today)09:00–18:30
Sunday09:00–18:30

Oct 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–16:30
Tuesday09:00–16:30
Wednesday09:00–16:30
Thursday09:00–16:30
Friday09:00–16:30
Saturday09:00–16:30
Sunday09:00–16:30

Jan 1 TO Jan 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–16:30
Tuesday09:00–16:30
Wednesday09:00–16:30
Thursday09:00–16:30
Friday09:00–16:30
Saturday09:00–16:30
Sunday09:00–16:30

Feb 1 TO Feb 28 Timings

Days (Feb 1 TO Feb 28)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00

Mar 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Mar 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
Saturday09:00–17:30
Sunday09:00–17:30
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  • The last admission to the Schonbrunn Zoo is 30 minutes before closing hours. 
  • The Bird House closes an hour before the closing time, while the Aquarium-Terrarium closes at the end. All other animal enclosures are closed 30 minutes before the closing hours. 
  • Note that the Schonbrunn Palace Grounds also close around 6:30pm.

Best time to visit the Schönbrunn Zoo

Weekday vs Weekend

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  • Weekdays: The weekdays are relatively less crowded than weekends. You can arrive any time. Some popular exhibits may be crowded, however, the visitors thin out in no time. Most large groups and school students arrive early in the day. To beat the morning rush, arrive slightly before noon.
  • Weekends: Typically, weekends attract a much larger crowd to the zoo than weekdays. Arrive around the afternoon to enjoy a more relaxed visit. During the summer months, you can stay until almost evening and explore the premises comfortably.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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  • Peak season (June to August): The summer holidays attract the highest number of tourists, especially families and children. The longer days allow you to explore the premises until almost evening.
  • Mid-season (April to May, September, and October): Spring break and early autumn holidays attract a steady number of tourists. The weather is pleasant and comfortable for outdoor exploration.
  • Low season (November to March): These months are typically quiet after the autumn rush, with the occasional school excursions. The Christmas season does attract quite a few locals and tourists.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

Vienna Zoo feeding times

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.

  • African elephants: 10am (Only training)
  • South American sea lion: 10:30am & 3:30pm (Daily, except Tuesday)
  • Humboldt penguin: 11am (Daily, except Tuesday)
  • Northern rock-hopper penguin: 11:30am (Daily, except Tuesday) 
  • Arctic wolves: 11:30am (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Sunday)
  • Northern bald ibis: 1pm (Daily)
  • Barbary sheep & Barbary macaques: 1:30pm (Daily)
  • Indian rhino: 2pm (Daily, April to October)
  • Anteaters & capybaras: 2:30pm (Daily, April to October)
  • Siberian tigers: 3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Sunday)
  • Western black-and-white Colobus: 3pm (Wednesday & Saturday)
  • Queensland koalas: 4pm (Daily)

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How long to spend at the Schonbrunn Vienna 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Vienna Zoo opening hours

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.

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