Top Things to do in Austria
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What to do and see in Austria, Austria: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
Restaurants in Austria
1. Greifvogelwarte Riegersburg
2. Streichelzoo Moosalm
3. Zoo Salzburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 526 reviews
Around 1500 animals and 150 species roam freely in the beautiful natural surroundings of this 34 -acre zoo enclosure, including white rhinos, jaguars and free-flying vultures. Visitors can gain a unique insight into the diversity of animal life in Eurasia, South America und Africa.
Reviewed By S8424YSmarkc - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Nice setting, with good views across to the Untersberg. Decent enclousres where the animals have better than usual space to roam. Great range of wildlife, split nicely by continent, including jaguars, snow leopards, lions, cheetahs, arctic wolves and brown bears. Well setup for children with plenty of educational gizmos. Easy to reach by bus (route 25) from Salzburg centre. Free access with a Salzburg card (which of course also includes the bus fares). Easy to walk between here and neighbouring Hellbrunn. And also easy to combine with a trip to the Untersberg (the cable car for which is also included on the Salzburg card).
4. Doppelmayer Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,902 reviews
Zoo Vienna, the oldest existing zoo in the world founded in 1752. Schonbrunn Zoo was voted Europe's best in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Schonbrunn Zoo is the perfect place for a journey into the fascinating world of the animal kingdom. Open year round, it combines the highlights of the natural world with an unparalleled history as the world's oldest and Europe's best zoo. It is part of Schonbrunn as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed site and home to more than 700 species of animals. Marvel at the Giant pandas, tigers, orangutans, koalas and elephants, immerse yourself in the magic of the Amazon and feel the heat of a tropical rainforest in the heart of Europe. Moderated feeding sessions, guided tours and a trip aboard the panorama train turn a trip to the zoo into an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By SprtsLibertatis - Vancouver, Canada
They call it the Europe's oldest zoo. I call it the best zoo that I've ever been to. The cleanliness of the zoo and the wellbeing of animals hosted here impressed me. I wish every other zoo in the world could be kept at the same level. My recommendation for the first time visitors is obtaining a map at the entrance, taking note of the feeding times of the animals and planning their tour accordingly because witnessing the feeding of animals doubles the zoo experience.
6. Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,509 reviews
Reviewed By 470gleno
An amazing aquarium and zoo located in the only WW2 Flak tower accessible by the public. Everything is imaginatively presented and very well done. The restaurant on the top floor with a terrace around it gave great 360 degree views of Vienna. There is less on the levels as you work upwards so don't rush thinking you have so many floors still to go. Being someone interested in the building and its history I was pleased to find a small museum at the top, along with the author of a book on the subject to talk to. There is improvement work going on but that is fair enough and it caused no problem.
7. Abenteuer Affenberg tt.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
At Monkey Mountain , you are not just observers of animal experience - you are no barriers in the middle! They are close in the universe of 165 Japanese macaques . In the guide with our Makakenexperten ( zookeeper , anthropologist ) You learn a lot about the lives of monkeys , their needs and behavior . Watch 155 macaques , which do exactly what would you do with sin freedom also : quarrel , fall in love , raise children ... and if you're lucky , it live and see how our ape like to swim and even dive .
8. Linzer Tiergarten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
9. Tiergarten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By G7494IVthomasd
This zoo is existing about maby decades in Wels. You can visit it always for free. There are many different animals to see. In summer there is also bouncy castles for kids. The small restaurant has very delicous food for low budget. We love this place with very tall trees and also an small pond. There are also several places for kids to play. A really lovely place.
10. Wildpark Aurach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Bob_the_cat13 - Cairns, Australia
We spent the afternoon here on Christmas Eve and it was amazing. There had been snow the night before, so there was fresh powder on the ground and it also started snowing whilst we were there. It was delightful to walk around this park in amongst the animals and see them up close. You would never get this opportunity in the wild. We then ventured into the restaurant for a warm drink and to shelter from the snow. It was Christmas Eve and there were large families gathering to celebrate Christmas. Us two girls from Australia felt like we had stumbled into an Austrian families Christmas and it was so special. We drank our hot chocolate as we watched the snow fall outside. It is a Christmas Eve we will always remember. On a side note, the park only accepts cash, so make sure you have enough before you head up as there are no ATMs.
