I wouldn't usually visit a zoo, as I am against holding wild animals in captivity , however I took a chance with this amazing place right next to Schonbrunn Palace and I wasn't disappointed.
- The whole thing is a really big forest in the heart of Vienna . It was built in 1752, making it the oldest of it's kind.
- According to wiki , Before WW 1 , it housed 712 species and 3,500 specimens and sadly after the war ended they were left with around 900 specimens.
- After WW 2 , and the bombing raids , a lot of buildings were destroyed and specimens killed. They were left with 400 specimens.
Entry costs 18.5 euros for adults , 9 euros for kids (6-19y) and children below 6 get in free!
They are one of the few zoos in the world that house the Giant Panda, but unfortunately I didn't get to see them as it wasn't open to the public when I visited.
Here are some shots I took , there will be a part 2 and 3 with some pretty awesome pics and video
Curating :
The wild goats chilling on top of their house
The seals doing their thing just as in any normal relationship - fighting, kissing and then sleeping... pics are not PG rated though
