The octagonal pavilion in the centre of the garden grounds used to serve as the imperial breakfast and reception area and was probably completed as late as 1759. You will notice as you tour the zoo, that many of the buildings still in use are historical structures dating back to the Habsburg Era. Vienna Zoo has succeeded in embracing scientific and educational measures, and turning it into a modern zoo, without destroying its legacy. However, in 1778 the zoo was opened up to the public every Sunday. After all, they spent a lot of time in their summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace. Vienna Zoo or in German, Schönbrunn Tiergarten was finished in 1752 as the imperial family’s private animal park. Often well-disguised reptiles such as black-tailed pythons as well as various amphibians and insects, are also part of the huge glass house that simulates a South-East Asian rainforest. Only separated by the glass you can watch fish such as banded archerfish and mudskippers search the ponds for food. Don’t forget to look up to catch glimpse of the imperial pigeons and Asian fairy bluebirds. Mammals such as small-clawed otters dip in and out of the water.
Bats hanging upside down a few feet above your head. There is an amazing array of animals living in the Rainforest House. Hot and humid and a few times during the day even with rain and thunder. Sure, you are on walkways and wooden bridges, but this is as near the real thing as it gets, without travelling to the jungle. One of the attractions we enjoyed was the Rainforest House, where you are taken through a hot and humid rainforest. It offers visitors a memorable, educational and fun family experience. Vienna Zoo or Schönbrunn Tiergarten has a unique setting in a UNESCO world heritage.
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