Zoo Salzburg
Zoo Salzburg
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
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.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Frau N
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful setting
    We used our Salzburg card, took a bus out to the zoo on a very cold day in December. We felt like we had the place to ourselves at times, we saw so many animals, had a great snack in the café again only a few customers. We liked the porcupinesmost of all, but saw wildcats And many other animals. Would really recommend for families visiting the area.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written December 21, 2023
  • Hick_from_CT
    Haddam, Connecticut124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nicer than expected - definitely worth a visit
    We weren't planning to go to the zoo, but we were wandering around Hellbrun Gardens and there it was. (We used a 1-day Salzburg card, which, between free public transportation and free access to most attractions in town, more than paid for itself.) Beautiful setting, with many animal enclosures along an escarpment that gave the animals plenty of room to move around while giving visitors a good look at them. The cafeteria food was reasonably priced and delicious. Definitely worth a half-day visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 1, 2024
  • József K
    Budapest, Hungary116 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Combined with Hellbrun park it is a good trip
    We planned to visit the Zoo. A side attraction was for us the Hellbrunn park. You have to pay for the parking. When we were there, there was enough space, and the parking ticket was not expensive. With Salzburg card we had got a free entry. I think there is no anything special. It is "just" a standard zoo, but combined with the Hellbrunn park it is a great program.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 1, 2024
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Backpacker
San Luis Obispo, CA978 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Really nice zoo! The natural hills provide an excellent habitat for the animals (I mean if they HAVE to be in a zoo). There are a lot of places for the animal to hide. This isn't great for the public, but is great for the animal. I wanted to see the wolf & cheetah but they were hiding somewhere. I'd rather not be able to see them and have them be in a better environment. Good food at the café too!
Written October 25, 2021
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Frau N
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We used our Salzburg card, took a bus out to the zoo on a very cold day in December. We felt like we had the place to ourselves at times, we saw so many animals, had a great snack in the café again only a few customers. We liked the porcupinesmost of all, but saw wildcats And many other animals. Would really recommend for families visiting the area.
Written December 21, 2023
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Verenapara
Straubing, Germany105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
A fantastically natural zoo where the animals have a lot of space. The enclosures along the mountain offer a lot of space to play and you can see that the animals can retreat at any time.

The food is also highly recommended. In the main kiosk we paid just under 40 euros for three meals and drinks for two adults and one child.

Absolutely OK in our opinion, as the food was really good.

We will definitely come back and would recommend the park at any time 😀
Google
Written May 26, 2024
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BettyB
Vicenza, Italy53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
All very nice, well looked after. parking in front of the zoo is free for visitors (just validate your ticket at the zoo cash desk). Inside the zoo there are several drink/snack vending machines and also a bar and a restaurant.
Google
Written August 31, 2023
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Vi som älskar barn
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
We went there yesterday with two little kids.

The tickets were pre-ordered and prepaid on-line in the web Shop.
The scanner at the main entrance didn't work when we tried to scan the mobile tickets and we asked the cashier at the counter for help.
She was very unhelpful and didn't even tried to go out and help us or assist us on some other way. It took a pretty long time for our family to get in.

The zoo itself was Ok , but be ready to walk much.
I think it was nothing special with the zoo. We live in Scandinavia and are used to this kind of t zoos in the natural environment and with a close contact to animals.
Written March 5, 2023
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József K
Budapest, Hungary116 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
We planned to visit the Zoo. A side attraction was for us the Hellbrunn park.

You have to pay for the parking. When we were there, there was enough space, and the parking ticket was not expensive. With Salzburg card we had got a free entry.

I think there is no anything special. It is "just" a standard zoo, but combined with the Hellbrunn park it is a great program.
Written August 1, 2024
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harjulas
Riihimaki, Finland1,417 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
A fairly large zoo with about 150 different animal species.
The area is divided into animals from Eurasia, South America, Australia and Africa.
So you can find a multi-faceted whipper..

Free entry with the Salzburg card..

The area has many restaurants, cafes, kiosks, water bottle filling stations and toilets.

Bus 25 takes you directly from the center to the zoo stop.
Google
Written November 6, 2023
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Mark C
Cambridge, UK1,013 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
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).
Written March 8, 2020
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Hick_from_CT
Haddam, CT124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
We weren't planning to go to the zoo, but we were wandering around Hellbrun Gardens and there it was. (We used a 1-day Salzburg card, which, between free public transportation and free access to most attractions in town, more than paid for itself.) Beautiful setting, with many animal enclosures along an escarpment that gave the animals plenty of room to move around while giving visitors a good look at them. The cafeteria food was reasonably priced and delicious. Definitely worth a half-day visit.
Written August 1, 2024
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Fantomas
Germany115 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Beautiful zoo with a colorful mix of native animal species and those from distant continents. There are also play areas and petting areas for younger guests. It's a shame that some of the buildings are currently closed for renovation. Overall, though, it's recommended.
Google
Written February 18, 2024
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