Animal-Related Innovations in the Tierwelt Herberstein

Every year, we take advantage of the somewhat quieter winter season to make numerous improvements to the zoo grounds, making your visit to the Animal Kingdom even more enjoyable.

We take guest feedback very seriously and strive to incorporate as much of it as possible—whether it’s provided in person, through our guest suggestion box at Zooschenke, or via social media reviews on Facebook or Instagram.

In addition, the Graz-based market research institute BMM visits our zoo at regular intervals to conduct in-person visitor surveys. Do you have a request? Let us know by writing to us via the contact form.

All the latest news at a glance!

• Leon’s Discovery World: Located across from the lynx enclosure, right next to the family restaurant “ Simbawelt ,” our newly renovated Discovery World is now nearly twice as large. A sofa, flat-screen TV, and other amenities invite you to take a break. Animal exhibits in the display cases can be admired up close by visitors of all ages.
• Second EV charging station. Due to the great popularity and high usage of our Energie Steiermark EV charging station, we have upgraded it with an additional charging point. Free charging for all visitors with electric cars during our business hours.
• E-bike charging station. Starting this season, not only owners of four-wheeled vehicles but also those with two-wheeled vehicles can enjoy a free charging station during our business hours. It will be installed right next to the bike racks, and completion is scheduled for the near future.
• Drinking water! We have received many requests for drinking water from the tap. The first drinking fountain, located near the Lion House, was installed in 2017. Now another one is being added near the South America House. Drinking water is also available in the diaper-changing and nursing hut, in Leon’s World of Discovery, and in the restrooms and restroom facilities at the “ Zooschenke .”

We’re declaring war on PET bottles. Reducing waste—especially plastic bottles—is our top priority. The Herberstein reusable system helps us achieve this. Starting this season, you can purchase your own Herberstein water bottle —featuring a stylish zebra design—from us and have it refilled at our self-service bars, the “ Zooschenke ,” and the “Panoramaplatzl.” Our stated goal is to cut plastic waste in half within one year.

At the family restaurant Simbawelt , we are increasingly focusing on locally produced items. For example, the regionally produced cult beverage EVANS, from Fürstenfeld—the spa capital of Styria—is available at the family restaurant Simbawelt .

More information about dining options

We are a family-friendly destination! That’s why it’s very important to us to keep the zoo smoke-free. To ensure that smokers don’t have to go without their cigarettes, we’ve designated specific smoking areas on the grounds. These areas are marked on the map.

And now the only thing missing is you! Come see for yourself and pay us a visit. Avoid the lines at the ticket counter—use our online ticket shop while you're still at home.