The shops open daily at 10 a.m. and can be reached at the telephone number 01/877 20 52. There are two zoo shops and several mobile stands which are run by the tenants “Wild Republic”. *currently not available, There are special adventure vouchers for certain animal species, where you have the possibility of getting in close contact. The Palace is only a few minutes’ walk from all three entrances. Are there reduced ticket prices for those receiving minimum pension? Microwave ovens for warming baby food are available for use at the following locations: Gasthaus Tirolergarten, Kaiserpavillon, Cafe Atelier Nonja, Jumbo Grill, and the beer garden. When they want to sleep, they both withdraw into their cozy tree hollow, where they can`t be seen,” says zoo director Dagmar Schratter. Amur Leopards are Critically Endangered and live in remote forests of the Russian Far East, with a few individuals roaming over the Chinese border. Can I visit the zoo for a second time on the same day with my day ticket? Trained guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs (with ID card and recognition vest) are exempt from this prohibition. Zoo Vienna has now successfully bred this rare sea dweller for the first time in captivity.

In captivity, Flamingos are fed food that is high in these pigments, otherwise their feathers would be a very pale pink. Photo: Daniel Zupanc. At what age do children have to pay for admission? 9,901 Reviews #17 of 852 things to do in Vienna. … On top of this, the young animals are still blind and will only open their eyes when they are approximately 40 days old. See also: Zoo overview | Historical photos of Vienna; Zoo history. Der älteste Zoo der Welt liegt mitten in der kaiserlichen Sommerresidenz Schönbrunn in Wien. Newborn Lemurs are born with the ability to grip mom’s fur tightly so they can hang on as she climbs through the trees. Vienna Zoo Animals. More than 90% of Madagascar’s original forest cover has been lost, mainly due to the demand for lumber, firewood, and charcoal by a growing human population. At about four months old, the young Pandas will make their first excursions to the indoor enclosure, where the visitors will be able to watch them. Zoo Vienna has been very successfully breeding these birds for many years. Great and modern is the penguin enclosure with three species (rock penguin, king penguin and Humboldt penguin). Since its discovery, it has only been mentioned in scientific literature six times due to its rarity.

The greatest attraction of Are employees of other zoos granted free admission? The rental fee is 2 Euros, and as a security you are asked to deposit a valid photo ID. The next big step in the development of the Panda twins is the formation of their auditory senses, which takes place at about five weeks of age.
The pathways to the historical part of the zoo via the entrance “Tirolergarten” are very steep and not suitable for wheelchair use. From the year 1778 it was also opened on Sundays for all “decently dressed persons”. There are parking facilities for the disabled on the “Seckendorff-Gudent Weg”. Accompanying persons are not granted free admission. It was a real challenge even for the jellyfish experts at Zoo Vienna to successfully breed this species.

The popular brother and sister were born to mom, Yang Yang, on August 7, 2016. You are welcome to film and take photos for private use. Home; Books; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; Subscribe; Home Books Facebook Instagram YouTube Subscribe. in Flamingo, Zoo Vienna | Permalink Further information about adventure vouchers here, There are daily feeding sessions at the zoo which are open to the public. contact. (The father has no part in helping raise the cub.). Dogs are not allowed in the whole area of Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, this includes the zoo.

Before leaving the zoo please go to one of the ticket offices and have your ticket stamped and with this you may visit the zoo a second time on that day.


Their fluff gets more every day, and one can already make out the black and white marking. You are asked to deposit an official form of identification as security. Infos about tickets. They possess thick fur as an adaptation for the bitterly cold winters in the area.

Please contact an animal shelter, a vet or any other suitable facility. Twins are not uncommon in Ring-tailed Lemurs. Who should I contact if I want to make a donation or bequest to the zoo. It lies in the middle of the 160 hectare Schönbrunner Schlosspark (Palace Gardens). More information about the volunteers team “Zoo Aktiv”, Current offers are to be found on the “Jobseite”, Concerning donations to the zoo please contact Ms. Karin Szücs. Schönbrunn Zoo is a scientifically run institution. Dogs are not allowed in the whole area of the Palace Gardens, this includes the zoo. In order to fulfil the legal supervisory obligations children under the age of 14 are only permitted to visit the zoo in the accompaniment of an adult. Comments (1). in Penguin, Zoo Vienna | Permalink There is estimated to be a population of about 20,000 breeding pairs in Europe, the majority living in the Camargue region in France.

Approximately 90 keepers look after our animals. He almost always has a dummy in his mouth. Where can I find drinking water in the zoo?

At birth, the little cubs were blind and helpless. The Tiergarten also runs the European Conservation Program (EEP) for this endangered and distinctive penguin. Our toy wagon rental service is located next to the cheetah enclosure. 10:00. Banshi still has a long way to go. For the first few days of life, the babies spent most of their time nursing or sleeping as they clung to mom’s belly. An important factor of good zoo animal husbandry is that the animals have, just as in their natural habitat, an area they can retreat to. Poaching for body parts is the main threat to their survival, as is the poaching of the Leopards’ prey. (Emperor Franz I) The amply-wigged Franz was a progressive thinker (for the times), known particularly for his interest in science and nature. Some researchers even doubted its existence until the recent discovery of specimens off the coast of Southern Spain. “We found the small bat alone in a tree in our tropical rain forest house. Continue reading "Panda Twins Are Top Attraction at Vienna Zoo" », in Panda, Schoenbrunn Zoo, Zoo Vienna | Permalink Europe ; Austria ; Vienna Region ; Vienna ; Things to do in Vienna ; Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna; Search.

The interaction of historical elements and modern technology give the zoo its special charm.

It is classified as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List. of dead animals. The zoocard entitles you to discounts in some of our catering establishments, in the zoo-shop and at our cooperation partners’ facilities. It also brings visitors to all three zoo entrances. Forest fires, the building of roads and settlements, and disease are additional threats to the Cats’ survival. A study published in 2009 showed that the world population of the Northern Rockhopper had declined by 90% since the 1950s, possibly because of climate change, changes in marine ecosystems and overfishing for squid and octopus by humans. Bicycles and electric carts may only be used by staff members. Lemur Twins Are Twice the Fun at Zoo Vienna, Baby Orangutan Climbs and Explores at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Staten Island Zoo Welcomes Birth of First Lemurs - ZooBorns, Rare Tortoise Hatches at Smithsonian's National Zoo, Panda Twins Are Top Attraction at Vienna Zoo, UPDATE: Vienna’s Giant Panda Twins Keeping Mom Busy, https://www.youtube.com/user/thezoovienna, Keeper Becomes Surrogate Mother to Flying Fox. *currently not available. You can pay with your debit card or with a credit card from Amex, DC, Visa and Mastercard at all of the ticket offices as well as the catering establishments and shops. 3 trains drive through the Palace Gardens and stop at all the sights. The sound of their contented noises, when they are being suckled or cleaned, can be heard quite clearly over the speaker.” The keepers watch the rearing round the clock via the box camera. The siblings are now making their first attempts at climbing, playing with balls, and gnawing on bamboo canes. Now, that job belongs to Samantha Keller. The dummy is a substitute and calms him down,” says Keller. In 1752 Emperor Franz I, Stephan von Lothringen, the husband of Maria Theresia had a menagerie built around a central pavilion. Photo credits: Daniel Zupanc / Zoo Vienna. Are there reduced ticket prices for disabled persons?

After a few weeks, the babies will climb onto mom’s back and start to view their surroundings. With fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild, Amur Leopards are the world’s rarest big Cats.

Schratter continued, “The marine researcher Karen Kienberger from Jellyfish Research, South Spain, collected an adult Giant Jellyfish in the coastal waters of South Spain for her scientific research. After about two weeks, they opened their eyes. Are there reduced ticket prices for students, senior citizens, and those rendering their military or community service? Mother Yang Yang is confident and relaxed in her care of the two young ones. In their natural habitat the birds get their pink and orange coloring from carotenoid pigments found in algae and crustaceans which they filter out of the water using their beaks. Photo Credits: Daniel Zupanc / Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Large Flying Foxes live in the tropical rain forest of South-East Asia and are solely vegetarian, feeding on fruits, nectar and pollen. On the first day he had to be fed hourly with rearing milk and now, every three hours.

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), which well above average for this age. One to two weeks after birth, the cub's skin turns gray where its hair will eventually become black. Originally his menagerie of “rare animals” was reserved to the imperial family and noble guests. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food. Photo Credits: Image 1,2:Daniel Zupanc / Image 3:Karen Kienberger. Mother Yang Yang always keeps a close eye on her young ones. For the past month, the cubs have been in the maternity den with Ida. Comments (1).