A long winter is over, and the animal kingdom is also looking forward to the warm season. Especially in the spring, the zoo’s animal population grows almost daily: there have already been new arrivals among the goats, rabbits, and sheep in the petting zoo. There will soon be new arrivals among the bison and tapirs as well. “Especially with wild animals, it’s hard to predict exactly when they’ll give birth. One thing is certain: bison calves will be born in mid-April! Family planning is going just as smoothly with our prairie dogs,” predicts Doris Wolkner-Steinberger, head of the animal kingdom.

Kickoff of the “Around the World in 80 Days” theme year
We invite you on a journey around the world through the animal kingdom! On foot, visitors of all ages can explore every continent while learning fascinating facts about history and the animal kingdom. Our guests won’t need 80 days for this—in the fastest case, it takes just 80 minutes. However, those who prefer to take their time and ambitious “young explorers” will spend more time on this journey through the animal world, wandering across the continents with the exciting travel guide in hand. Tricky puzzle fun included!
Between April 1 and September 8, the annual theme “Around the World in 80 Days” will delight visitors.
Announcement:“Journey begins on April 1 with Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ticket Office Hours 2013:
March 16 – April 30: daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 1 – September 30: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 1 – November 3: daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.