Herberstein Wildlife Park / Styrian State Zoo

A trip around the world—
—in just one day!

Embark on a fresh-air safari across all continents and encounter native and exotic animals in a picturesque landscape. The guided feeding sessions, a castle tour, or a visit to the new “House of Biodiversity” round out this exciting outing. Experience a journey through the world of animals, nature, history, and art.

during business hours

Take it all in!

On the Herberstein Wildlife Park Social Wall, you'll find all social media posts related to the zoo in Eastern Styria. Get inspired!

Go to the Social Wall

07.08.2026

New at the Afrikawiese: Terraplex 360 – Your Journey into the Universe

Discover our new attraction on the Afrikawiese: Terraplex 360—an impressive planetarium that takes you on a fascinating journey through the universe.

Terraplex 360 is currently in its soft opening phase, but visitors can already enjoy exciting film screenings. The live, hosted program takes you on a journey to stars, planets, and distant galaxies—a special experience for all ages.

News

A warm welcome to Herberstein Wildlife Park!

A Charly rarely comes alone

An inaugural visit in two respects: Karlheinz “Charly” Kornhäusl, State Councilor for Culture, paid an inaugural visit to Tierwelt Herberstein. At the same time, the Carpathian lynx named Charly—a new animal arrival—was welcomed to the popular tourist destination.

When You Get Really Hungry

It either creeps up on you slowly or arrives unexpectedly and alarmingly fast. No matter how it presents itself, it must be satisfied. And the best place to do that is at one of our four restaurants.

House of Biodiversity

Even after the STEIERMARK SCHAU has ended, you can still explore the newly opened “House of Biodiversity,” which features many hands-on stations dedicated to biodiversity.

Being a sponsor is super cool!

Do you love animals? Now's your chance to show it!

When you sponsor an animal, you’re forming a special bond that will bring you a lot of joy.

Become a Sponsor

A trip around the world—in just one day!

News

All the latest news from Herberstein Animal World!

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Online Animal Encyclopedia

We bring the animal kingdom right to your home! In each short video, you’ll learn fun and interesting facts about specific animal species. The worksheets round out our zoological offerings for schools as well.

Online Animal Encyclopedia

Virtual Tour

You’ll be amazed, too! On our virtual tour through the animal kingdom, you’ll encounter mighty bison, playful geladas, cute lion cubs, and many other animal species. You might even come across your favorite animal from the comfort of your living room sofa.

Virtual Tour

Being a sponsor is super cool!

Do you love animals? Now's your chance to show it!

When you sponsor an animal, you’re forming a special bond that will bring you a lot of joy.

Become a Sponsor

The GenussCard

Be sure to pick up your GenussCard right when you check in at your lodging in the region. This loyalty card will make your vacation in Eastern Styria perfect!

GenussCard

The Herberstein App

The interactive app features many exciting quiz questions and helps users learn new things about the animals that live there and Herberstein Garden Castle.

Wildly Cool—the App