Vienna's Schonbrunn Zoo and Giant Ferris Wheel

Vienna, Austria

Combine a visit to Schonbrunn Zoo, which houses more than 4000 animals from each continent, with a ride on the world-famous Giant Ferris Wheel for a memorable day out in Vienna.

The Baroque Architecture of Schonebrunn Zoo dates back to the days of Empress Maria Theresia and her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen. The breakfast pavilion is situated in the center and emulates the historical beginnings of the zoo. Even today you can still enjoy an "Imperial Breakfast".

The Giant Ferris Wheel, trademark of Austria's capital city and a symbol of Vienna's world-famous Prater, creates a very special point of reference for every visitor with its unmistakable silhouette, clearly visible even from great distances. Its unique views of the city of Vienna can be enjoyed by visitors throughout the day.

Apart from Berlin, The Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna is the only place in Europe where you can see Giant Pandas. The two Giant pandas, Yang Yang and Long Hui who arrived in the Schonbrunn Zoo 2003, are on loan to the Republic of Austria by the People's Republic of China for a period of 10 years. According to the latest estimates, only one thousand Giant Pandas currently live in the wild.

Other top attraction include orangutans, jaguars, koalas, the first elephant born in Europe using artificial insemination techniques, Children's playground and petting zoo and a rainforest house modeled after the ecosystems of Borneo.

A circular trip on the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of the most significant and fascinating structures in the world, and the unique view of the city of Vienna, is an absolute cultural and architectural must for every visitor to Austria's capital.

USD $21.07

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Pinaki G	April 2012
Great place to have a family day out. Easier access through the underground rather than the hop-on and hop-off tour.

Review by: Julie S	January 2012
Both the Zoo and the Prater are fairly empty in Winter. If you want to take photos at the zoo, it was easier this time of year than I imagine it would be in the summer. Most of the rides at the Prater were not running, but a few were, which was ok, because we mostly just wanted to walk around and take pictures. The woman working the ticket desk at the zoo was confused when we presented our vouchers, but they figured it out. I highly recommend both the zoo and the Prater!

Review by: Nina	January 2012
Well worth the effort but I'd advised to start at the Zoo no later than 0930hrs and spend at least 6 hours wandering around the Zoo and then go onto Ferris Wheel making sure you get a copy of both Zoo and Ferris Wheel Voucher otherwise you have to pay again when you arrive at the Prater and go on the Ferris Wheel. Spectacular views of the city from wheel so I'd suggest doing this at night time or even do 2 trips on the wheel -- 1 Day and 1 Night. Can have special meal in one of the carriages of the Giant Ferris Wheel. Would be ideal if celebrating something special whilst in Venna. Make sure you have enough memory cards for your camera so you can take as many phots as you like on any of the tours.

Review by: Patricia Anne S	October 2011
The Panda's were amazing

Review by: sneakypete	September 2011
Clean Zoo, tons of exotic animals and is surrounded by a fabulous park. I believe this is the 4th best Zoo in the world. I would recommend bringing a packed lunch for the park outside of the Zoo. It is gorgeous. It is also very close to this wonderful palace we stumbled upon within the park area.

Review by: Jimo	September 2011
Everything went well.

Review by: gerda e A	June 2011
Even with the rain and wind we had a great day. The zoo was just so well kept and the animals all looked happy.

Review by: Elizabeth T E	May 2011
You miss so much in your lifetime if you don't visit our animal friends.

Review by: Alison N	September 2010
Great zoo would recomend this for kids and adults alike,but u do need to set aside a whole day for this to realy enjoy it and there is a massive park to look round when you have finished at the zoo.The ferris wheel is worth going on and its set in a massive fair ground so loads of fun but will cost a bit extra.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2010
Pandas were excellent!

Review by: Petya A, Bulgaria	May 2010
It was very pleasant, I haven't any problems

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	August 2009
The best zoo we have ever visited. Don't go to Vienna without visiting it!

Review by: Analiza H, United Kingdom	August 2008
The zoo is really good for all the family, a lot to see and you can spend most of the day just there. The ferris wheel is not a lot to write home about, okish but there are better ways to see the city from above. Better to purchase this when you get to the venue as cheaper than thru Viator.