An unforgetable sommer day in Schönbrunn Zoo

A special home for animals in the most modern zoo in the world

From insects to fish and amphibians to mammals, birds and reptiles. Schönbrunn Zoo is home to up to 700 species of animals found worldwide. The best zoo in Europe is also considered the most modern yet the oldest zoo in the world. Although it has been in use since 1752, it features spacious and naturalistic enclosures that are regularly expanded. As a former baroque menagerie and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Schönbrunn opens its gates to more than 2 million visitors every year.

Watch adorable animals on a summer family vacation in Vienna

Visit cute baby pandas and elephants and other rare animal species from Siberian tigers to polar bears during your summer vacation. A tropical rainforest house, a South America park modeled on the “outdoors” and the ORANG.erie outdoor enclosure with a climbing garden for orangutans are true sensations in this regard. Meet giraffes at eye level and enjoy the sight of bathing hippos. Families with children in particular should make a trip to the Schönbrunn Zoo during their family vacation in Vienna!

Family hotel The Harmonie Vienna in the center of Vienna

After your eventful excursion into the animal world of the Vienna Zoo, recreation in your family hotel The Harmonie Vienna in Vienna’s city center is the order of the day. Here you can make yourself comfortable with your loved ones in the spacious family rooms with a aromatic cup of tea or coffee.

Then pick up tips from the reception team for the rest of your family vacation in Vienna. For instance, where best to go swimming with your family or how to get to the Vienna Prater.

In addition, directly in front of your hotel The Harmonie Vienna, in the Servitenviertel, you can stroll through cozy alleys and enjoy a delicious and refreshing ice cream during your stay.