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Schönbrunn ZooTiergarten Schönbrunn

Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria, opened in 1752 as the Habsburg imperial menagerie and is the world's oldest zoo still in operation. Set on about 17 hectares, it keeps 6,239 animals across 502 species, and is known for its giant pandas, polar bears, and the Baroque Imperial Pavilion built in 1759. It forms part of the Schönbrunn Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996) and has been ranked Europe's best zoo several times.

Opened
July 31, 1752 · 274 years of history
Exterior of Schönbrunn Zoo
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Schönbrunn Zoo basic information
TypeZoo
LocationAustriaVienna
OpenedJuly 31, 1752 Source
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When did Tiergarten Schönbrunn open?
It opened in 1752 as the Habsburg imperial menagerie and is regarded as the world's oldest zoo still in operation. Source
What animals can visitors see there?
The zoo keeps 6,239 animals across 502 species, with giant pandas and polar bears among the highlights; its panda pair produced Europe's first naturally bred cubs. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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