Brief information about Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo:
- What is Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo? A zoo with over 1,500 animals from all over the world, located in the south of Salzburg is located
- Where is it located? Hellbrunner Straße 60, 5081 Anif, Austria (approx. 10 minutes walk from Hellbrunn Palace)
- What is there to see? Animals from Africa, Asia, America and Europe, including lions, tigers, monkeys, bears, rhinos, zebras and many more.
- When are the opening hours? All year round from 9:00. Here you will find All times.
- How much is the entrance fee? Adults 14,00 €, children (4–14) 6 €, youth 9 €. All Further prices can be found here. With the Salzburg Card Admission is free once.
- How much time should I allow? At least 2 hours to half a day
Getting to Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo
Free parking is available directly in front of the zoo for cars and buses.
Public transport: Bus: Line 25 from Salzburg main station.
The Hellbrunn Zoo in general
We enter the zoo with the Salzburg Card in hand. There is no need to stand in a ticket queue as we can scan the card directly.
A plus point is that you can't get lost in the zoo, as the Gaisberg forms a natural and picturesque border behind the enclosures. A petting zoo awaits the youngest visitors right at the start, and animal feed can be purchased at the entrance.
The Salzburg Zoo places great importance on providing the animals with a habitat that is as natural as possible. The spacious enclosures are well-equipped with plants and bodies of water. Some of the enclosures are designed in such a way that even if you don't spot any animals, the sight alone is an invitation to linger. The entire area exudes a calming tranquility that creates a pleasant atmosphere for both the animals and the visitors.
The zoo with children
For families with several children and luggage, there are tickets available to borrow for €1 (main ticket office, Steinbock ticket office and opposite the climbing playground).
With the exception of wheelchairs, balance bikes, strollers and handcarts, the zoo may only be explored on foot.
There are also interactive puzzles and information boards for children. There is also a Climbing playground with sandpit and the jako-o research station.
All toilet facilities on the zoo grounds have Changing tables.
The areas
The zoo is divided into different areas, including Africa, Asia, America and Europe. Each area is home to animals from that region.
Our tour begins at the Steinbock cash desk near the ibexes. The following follows:
- Brown bears
- Otter
- Reindeer
- chamois
- Wolves
- Monkeys (live in a large enclosure with trees and climbing opportunities.)
- Leopards
- Snow leopard
- crocodiles,
- Penguins
- Tigers (live in a separate enclosure with a moat. The tigers can be observed up close through a glass tunnel.)
- Lions (live in a large enclosure with plenty of space to run and play. The lions can be observed from an observation tower.)
- Rhinos (unfortunately there was a tragic accident here in 2023 in which a zookeeper died. The zoo was then closed for some time)
And much more
Food & drink at the zoo
The beautifully designed restaurant “Das ZoO” offers a good selection of dishes for young and old.
There is also a kiosk at the rhino enclosure and two snack machines at the lion house.
Feedings at the zoo
Monday:
- 9.30 am: Piranha
- 11.30 a.m.: Dalmatian & Pink-backed Pelican
- 2.30 p.m.: Squirrel monkey
- 4.30 p.m.: Porcupine
Tuesday:
- 9.30 a.m.: Arctic Wolf
- 11.30 am: Jaguar
- 2.30 p.m.: Otter
- 4.30 p.m.: Capuchin monkey
Wednesday:
- 9.30 a.m.: Mini pig
- 11.30 am: Glutton
- 2.30 p.m.: White-handed gibbon
- 4.30 p.m.: Banded Mongoose
Thursday:
- 9.30 a.m.: Squirrel monkey
- 11.30 am: African penguin
- 2.30 p.m.: Pygmy marmoset
- 16.30: Otter
Friday:
- 9.30 am: Brown bear
- 11.30 am: Diana monkey
- 2.30 p.m.: Poison dart frog
- 4.30 p.m.: Porcupine
Saturday:
- 9.30 am: Four-eyed fish
- 11.30 am: Lion
- 2.30 p.m.: Lowland tapir
- 16.30: Collared Peccary
Sunday:
- 9.30 am: Maned Wolf
- 11.30 am: Emperor tamarin
- 2.30 p.m.: Banded Mongoose
- 16.30: African spurred tortoise
All animals by continent
(of course this changes again and again)
SOUTH AMERICA:
alpaca
Azure poison dart frog
Capybara
Scarlet Macaw
Great Mara
Collared Peccary
jaguar
Capuchin monkey
Wedge-headed smooth-fronted caiman
Royal boa
Maned wolf
Rhea
Prairie dog
puma
Quetzal Cichlid
Pink Flamingo
Two-toed sloth
Pygmy marmoset
EURASIA:
Alpine ibex
Binturong
Brown bear
fire salamander
Otter
chamois
Grey Steppe Lemming
Arctic wolf
Red Panda
Snow leopard
petting zoo
wolverine
Forest reindeer
White-handed gibbon
AFRICA:
White rhinoceros
African penguin
cheetah
Grevy's zebra
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lychee Waterbuck
Lion
Brush-eared pig
Sable antelope
African spurred tortoise
Porcupine
Watusi cattle
Banded Mongoose
Dwarf day gecko
AUSTRALIA:
Green Tree Python
Parma kangaroo
Conclusion
The Salzburg Zoo is next to the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna one of the most beautiful zoos we have ever visited. Salzburg Zoo offers natural enclosures, breathtaking views and exciting animal feedings. A perfect place to spend time with the family and explore the animal world.
Quick Info:
- What is Zoo Salzburg Hellbrunn? A zoo with over 1,500 animals from around the world, located in the south of Salzburg.
- Where is it located? Hellbrunner Straße 60, 5081 Anif, Austria (approximately 10 minutes on foot from Hellbrunn Palace).
- What can you see there? Animals from Africa, Asia, America, and Europe, including lions, tigers, monkeys, bears, rhinos, zebras, and many more.
- When are the opening hours? Year-round from 9:00. You can find all the timings here.
- How much is the admission? Adults €14.00, children (4-14) €6, teenagers €9. You can find all other prices here. Admission is free with the Salzburg Card.
- How much time should you plan for? At least 2 hours to half a day
Getting There
Free parking is available right in front of the zoo for cars and buses.
Public transport: Bus: Line 25 from Salzburg Main Train Station.
The Zoo in General
With the Salzburg Card in hand, you enter the zoo. There is no need to wait in a ticket queue; you can simply scan the card.
A big plus is that getting lost in the zoo is nearly impossible since the Gaisberg mountain forms a natural and picturesque boundary behind the enclosures. Right at the beginning, the youngest visitors are greeted by a petting zoo, and animal food can be purchased at the entrance.
The Salzburg Zoo places a strong emphasis on providing animals with a natural habitat. The spacious enclosures are filled with plants and water features. Some enclosures are designed in a way that even if you don't spot any animals, the views alone invite you to linger. The entire grounds exude a calming atmosphere, creating a pleasant environment for both the animals and visitors.
The Zoo with Children
For families with multiple children and baggage, there are strollers available for rent (main ticket counter, ibex ticket counter, and opposite the climbing playground) for €1.
Except for wheelchairs, balance bikes, strollers, and wagons, the zoo must be explored on foot.
For kids, there are interactive puzzles and information boards. There is also a climbing playground with a sandbox and the jako-o Research Station.
All restroom facilities on the zoo grounds are equipped with changing tables.
The Sections
The zoo is divided into different sections, including Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. Each section is home to animals from that specific region.
Our tour begins at the ibex ticket counter with the ibexes. It is followed by:
- Brown bears
- Otters
- Reindeer
- Chamois
- Wolves
- Monkeys (living in a large enclosure with trees and climbing opportunities.)
- Leopards
- Snow leopards
- Crocodiles
- Penguins
- Tigers (living in a separate enclosure with a moat. The tigers can be observed up close through a glass tunnel.)
- Lions (living in a spacious enclosure with plenty of room to run and play. The lions can be observed from a viewing tower.)
- Rhinos (unfortunately, there was a tragic accident in 2023 where a zookeeper lost her life. The zoo was closed for some time after this incident.)
Food & Drinks at the Zoo
In the well-arranged restaurant “Das ZoO,” there is a good selection of meals for young and old.
In addition, there is a kiosk at the rhino enclosure and two snack vending machines at the lion house.
Feedings at the Zoo
Monday:
- 9:30 AM: Piranhas
- 11:30 AM: Crested and Dalmatian Pelicans
- 2:30 PM: Black Howler Monkeys
- 4:30 PM: Porcupines
Tuesday:
- 9:30 AM: Arctic Wolves
- 11:30 AM: Jaguars
- 2:30 PM: Otters
- 4:30 PM: Capuchin Monkeys
Wednesday:
- 9:30 AM: Mini Pigs
- 11:30 AM: Wolverines
- 2:30 PM: White-Handed Gibbons
- 4:30 PM: Yellow Mongoose
Thursday:
- 9:30 AM: Black Howler Monkeys
- 11:30 AM: Humboldt Penguins
- 2:30 PM: Cotton-Top Tamarins
- 4:30 PM: Otters
Friday:
- 9:30 AM: Brown Bears
- 11:30 AM: Diana Monkeys
- 2:30 PM: Poison Dart Frogs
- 4:30 PM: Porcupines
Saturday:
- 9:30 AM: Four-Eyed Fish
- 11:30 AM: Lions
- 2:30 PM: Baird's Tapirs
- 4:30 PM: Collared Peccaries
Sunday:
- 9:30 AM: Maned Wolves
- 11:30 AM: Emperor Tamarins
- 2:30 PM: Yellow Mongoose
- 4:30 PM: Spurred Tortoises
All Animals by Continents
(of course, this can change over time)
SOUTH AMERICA:
Alpaca
Azure Poison Dart Frog
Capybara
Maroon Macaw
Mara
Collared Peccary
jaguar
Capuchin Monkey
Smooth-Fronted Caiman
Boa constrictor
Maned Wolf
Rhea
Prairie Dog
puma
Quetzal Cichlid
flamingo
Two-Toed Sloth
Common Marmoset
EURASIA:
Alpine Ibex
Binturong
Brown Bear
Fire Salamander
otter
Chamois
Northern Birch Lemming
Arctic Wolf
Red Panda
Snow Leopard
Petting Zoo
Wolverine
Woodland Caribou
White-Handed Gibbon
AFRICA:
Black Rhinoceros
Humboldt Penguin
Cheetah
Grevy's Zebra
Ring-tailed Lemur
Litchi Waterbuck
Lion
Squirrel Monkey
Spurred Tortoise
Porcupine
Watusi Cattle
Yellow Mongoose
AUSTRALIA:
Green Tree Python
Parma Wallaby
Conclusion
The Salzburg Zoo is one of the most beautiful zoos we've ever visited, alongside Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna. The Salzburg Zoo offers natural enclosures, breathtaking views, and exciting animal feedings. It's a perfect place to spend time with your family and explore the animal kingdom.
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