🦁 Zoo and Aquazoo Schmiding is a modern adventure zoo spanning over 14 hectares, home to countless fascinating species from diverse habitats worldwide.
🌍 Visitors can explore natural enclosures, learn about animals, and discover species protection efforts.
🐾 Explore natural enclosures and get close to animals like giraffes, Siberian tigers, and Austria's only gorillas
🌿 Discover species protection efforts and conservation projects (EAZA, EEPs)
🦍 Visit the Gorilla House, Tropical House, and the world's largest walk-in bird of prey enclosure
🐠 Dive into the Aquazoo to see reef sharks, a 110 kg sea turtle, piranhas, and more
🦖 Journey through time at the Evolution Museum, featuring dinosaurs, ancient artifacts, and modern exhibits
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy numerous adventure playgrounds for children, including a 100m² trampoline and an 8m slide
⏰ Summer (approx. April-October):
Zoo: Daily, 09:00 to 19:00 (last entry 17:00)
Aquazoo: Daily, 09:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00)
Evolution Museum: Daily, 09:00 to 18:00
⏰ Winter (approx. November-March):
Zoo: Daily, 09:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Aquazoo: Daily, 09:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00)
Evolution Museum: Daily, 09:00 to 18:00
💰 Admission Fees: Approximately 20 EUR for adults.
💳 Payment Options: Cash, Vitalwelt gift vouchers, membership discounts, Vivawelt guest card.
🚗 By Car: Take the highway exit Pichl bei Wels
🚌 By Public Bus: Line 646 from Wels train station to Krenglbach Zoo Schmiding (almost hourly Mon-Fri, every two hours Sat-Sun)
🚂 By Train & Local Bus "Kati": From Krenglbach train station "Haiding", call +4366473561003 at least one hour before
🚶️ On Foot: Approx. 40 minutes from Haiding train station, through Krenglbach village center
🚴 By Bicycle: Panoramaradweg R19 passes directly by the zoo, Trattnachtalradweg R17 also connects
🗺️ Spans over 14 hectares with natural enclosures and a beautiful circular path through the forest
🌱 Actively involved in species protection projects (e.g., Tapir Lupo, Mishmi-Takin) within EAZA and WAZA frameworks
📱 Download a zoo map for easy navigation
♿ Wheelchair access is limited; please inquire at the contact for detailed information.
🌦️ Suitable for all weather conditions.
🚻 Toilets available
🍔 Catering options on-site
🛍️ Gift shop available