Vienna Tickets Schonbrunn Zoo Opening Hours

Schönbrunn Zoo - Timings

Schönbrunn Zoo is open every day of the year, public holidays included. Opening time is always 9:00 AM, and closing time follows the season.

January: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
February: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
April to September: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
October, until the clocks go back: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Rest of October to December: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing, which is also when the ticket office closes.

Schönbrunn Zoo: Skip-the-line admission

Highlights

See giant pandas from China, Siberian tigers, koalas and polar bears.

Visit African elephants, lions and penguins as you explore the zoo.

Discover rare and endangered Austrian species.

Explore a zoo founded in 1752 by Francis I, which now has some of the most modern facilities of any zoo.

Vienna: Tirolerhof Shuttle Train & Schönbrunn Zoo

Vienna: Schönbrunn Express Hop-on Hop-off Train

Highlights

Ride as often as you like for a whole day, getting on and off at any of the 9 stops across the 160-hectare Schönbrunn park.

Stop at Gloriette Hill to see its arch and enjoy views over the park.

Hop off at the foot of the hill to visit the area around the Neptune Fountain.

Enjoy panoramic views of the park with audio commentary along the way.

Schönbrunn Zoo - Animal House Hours

Not every building keeps the zoo's full hours. Plan the indoor houses with this in mind.

Bird House: Closes 1 hour before the zoo.

Aquarium-Terrarium House and Tirolerhof farmhouse: Open until the zoo closes.

All other animal houses: Close 30 minutes before the zoo.

Schönbrunn Zoo - Best Time to Visit

Go midweek in summer: Summer weekends get very busy, so a weekday gives you more room at the popular enclosures.

Don't rule out winter: Many enclosures are indoors, so a cold day still makes for a good visit.

Allow half a day: That is the minimum to see the main areas without rushing.

Schönbrunn Zoo - Train Timings

Both trains run daily from mid-March to early November.

Panoramabahn Schönbrunn Express: First departure at 10:00 AM from the Kronprinzengarten stop, then every 12 to 22 minutes. A full loop of the park takes about 45 minutes. Last departures depend on the season, from 5:30 PM in summer to 3:45 PM in late October.

Transfer train: Every 30 minutes, starting at 10:00 AM from the Elephant House and 10:15 AM from the Tirolerhof.

FAQs about Schönbrunn Zoo Timings

What time does Schönbrunn Zoo open?

The zoo opens at 9:00 AM every day of the year, including public holidays.

What time does Schönbrunn Zoo close?

It depends on the month. The zoo closes at 4:30 PM from late October to January, 5:00 PM in February, 5:30 PM in March and early October, and 6:30 PM from April to September.

What is the last admission time?

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, when the ticket office also closes.

Is the zoo closed on any days?

No. Schönbrunn Zoo is open 365 days a year.

Do the animal houses close earlier than the zoo?

Yes. Most close 30 minutes before the zoo and the Bird House closes an hour early. The Aquarium-Terrarium House and the Tirolerhof farmhouse stay open until closing.

When is the best time to visit?

In summer, pick a weekday, since weekends get very busy. In colder months the many indoor enclosures still make for a good visit.

When do the Schönbrunn trains run?

Both the Panoramabahn and the transfer train run daily from mid-March to early November, starting at 10:00 AM. The Panoramabahn leaves every 12 to 22 minutes and the transfer train every 30 minutes.

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