Wels Zoo
Tiergarten Wels
Discover Wels Zoo, the oldest zoo in Upper Austria, offering a diverse animal world, numerous playgrounds, and free admission for a special family experience.

🌳 Discover Wels Zoo, the oldest zoo in Upper Austria, nestled within a centrally located city park.
🐾 Explore a diverse world of over 100 native and exotic animal species across 28,000 m² of parkland.

Why Go

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families with numerous playgrounds and a modern 'small zoo' focused on natural habitats.
🐦 Witness a special focus on native and exotic birds, a tradition spanning over 60 years, including parrots, hornbills, and kingfishers.
💰 Enjoy free admission, making it an accessible and relaxing outing for everyone.
🏞️ Stroll through a unique ambiance created by old trees, the Mühlbach stream, and its many ponds and wet biotopes.

Hours

🗓️ Mid-March to Mid-October: 07:00 to 19:45
🗓️ Mid-October to Mid-March: 08:00 to 16:45
⚠️ Opening hours change after the second Sunday in March and October respectively.
🚪 Please proceed to the exits 15 minutes before closing time.

Cost

💸 Entry is free of charge.

Accessibility

♿ The zoo is generally wheelchair accessible, though not all legal Austrian standards are fully met; no assistance is typically needed.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy ground-level access throughout the park.

🐶 Pets

🐕 Pets are allowed to accompany visitors.

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by Stadtgärtnerei, Tiergarten Wels.