A remarkable fact for you: Vienna's Tiergarten Schönbrunn, which sits in the park surrounding Schönbrunn Palace, is the oldest working zoo in the world. Mind you, one or … [Read more...] about History of Vienna Zoo
Schönbrunn
For a user-friendly overview of the palace and associated sights, see here.
Empress Elisabeth exhibition
Nothing was simple about the life of Austria's Empress Elisabeth ("Sisi"). But if you want to try and get to the bottom of her character, a special long-term exhibition at the … [Read more...] about Empress Elisabeth exhibition
The Tirolerhof
A little tip for those visiting Vienna's zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn): make your way to the far side of the zoo and climb the wooded hill to the Tirolerhof, a genuine farmhouse … [Read more...] about The Tirolerhof
Zoo ticket & visitor tips
Elsewhere I deal with animal highlights. But for those looking for more general tips for visiting Tiergarten Schönbrunn... Quick ticket option Tips for your zoo … [Read more...] about Zoo ticket & visitor tips
The Giant Pandas
Vienna has plenty of rare sights, but perhaps none rarer than the Giant Pandas found in Tiergarten Schönbrunn (the Vienna zoo). According to the WWF, less than 1900 wild … [Read more...] about The Giant Pandas
Vienna zoo: animal highlights
Vienna's zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) features hundreds of different mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish and more, often housed in special themed indoor and … [Read more...] about Vienna zoo: animal highlights