daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A total of more than 10,000 animals romp about on 11 floors and across an area of approx. 5,000 m². Sharks, rays, sea and land turtles, crocodiles, all kinds of lizards, snakes, freshwater and saltwater fish, birds, flying foxes, various monkeys, insects and many more... there is always something new at the Haus des Meeres!
Have you ever wanted to feed a ring-tailed lemur or get cosy with one (or more)? Get up close and personal with our ring-tailed lemurs during this guided experience.
An overview of all feeding times can be found here:
There is a lot to discover at the zoo! Watch out for free-roaming animals in the Tropical Area, explore the underwater world through the glass domes in the Surf Reef and dare to dip your hands into the nibbling fish pool. The koi are also looking forward to your visit and want to be petted.
Special offers:
Children's birthday parties at the Haus des Meeres are something very special! Birthday children and their guests can go on an exciting treasure hunt. All you need to know here:
Stroller parking spaces are located directly by the cloakrooms and lockers on the ground floor. Please note, that strollers are not allowed in the tropical house, the Congo aquarium and the Australia loop.
Due to a shortage of space, we kindly request you refrain from bringing large prams, bicycles trailers, and wagon strollers.
For a pleasant and safe stay at our zoo, considerate interactions during your visit to the zoo are important. In the interest of the animals and visitors, the rules of the house must therefore be observed.
If exploring our more than 10,000 animals has left you hungry, then Café Sharky is the perfect spot for a short break and snacks – just opposite Puppi’s tank with a wonderful view of Vienna.
The new 360° OCEAN SKY offers a spectacular 360 degree view and is the highest rooftop location in downtown Vienna. After an exciting day at the zoo, visit 360° OCEAN SKY to round off your trip with a relaxed and laid-back meal overlooking the city.
Whether it's a cuddly monkey, a puppy postcard or a colouring book – you will find a wide range of keepsakes and unusual gift ideas from your visit to the Haus des Meeres. The shop is located directly in front of the exit on the ground floor. If you look up, you can also take a peek through the glass floor plate into the pool of the Krokipark.
Day passes can be purchased either in our online shop or at our ticket office.
Children between 0–2 years have free entry while children from 3–15 years pay a reduced price. Please note that children under the age of 14 are only allowed in the zoo when accompanied by an adult. Due to a shortage of space, we kindly request you refrain from bringing large prams, bicycles trailers, and wagon strollers.
Children under the age of 3 have free entry to the zoo.
A special senior discount applies on Mondays and Tuesdays. Groups of seniors of 15 or more receive an additional 20% off the reduced rate! These discounted tickets can currently only be purchased at the ticket office and not online.
One accompanying person per wheelchair user has free entry to the Haus des Meeres. You can reach each floor by elevator.
Online tickets purchased in advance can be redeemed directly at the gate. You will receive your tickets as a PDF by e-mail if you purchase them online (after successful ordering, they will be sent to the e-mail address you provided).
Tickets are valid for 30 years, we guarantees to accept the tickets at no extra cost for the first 24 months after the date of purchase; for additional years the difference in price, if any, between the price paid in advance and the price for a ticket of the relevant category as stated on the notice board at Haus des Meeres and/or on the Haus des Meeres website at the time of collection shall be paid.
Present your valid discount coupon at the labelled entrances to receive a discounted ticket.
The following applies to groups in general/school groups/classes: For every 10 paying schoolchildren/persons, one accompanying person has free entry to the Haus des Meeres.
With an annual pass, you can visit the Haus des Meeres from Monday to Friday (weekdays). An annual pass also gives you a 25% discount for the weekend. An annual ticket can already pay off after your second visit!
Currently, annual passes can only be purchased at the ticket counters directly at the zoo.
Annual passes are personal and non-transferable. The annual pass is only valid in combination with a valid photo ID.
In the event of losing an annual pass, a replacement ticket can be redeemed at a ticket desk upon presentation of a valid photo ID.
Would you like to treat family and friends to some animal fun? Vouchers for tickets, guided tours and exclusive animal experiences can be purchased online, even at very short notice. The voucher will be e-mailed to you immediately after payment.
If you arrive by car, there is a Wipark parking garage within walking distance: Windmühlgasse 22 - 24. Visitors to the Haus des Meeres can park there at a reduced rate. Simply ask for a discount card at the ticket office!
Directions and a map can be found here.
We are delighted that you are planning a visit to the zoo. The most important points briefly:
The accompanying teachers or educators are responsible for compliance with the applicable rules of conduct due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Further information about guided tours for school classes can be found here:
A new app now guides visitors through the house free of charge! In cooperation with the company hublz, the Haus des Meeres offers digital discovery tours through the zoo: The analogue questionnaires have been dusted off, given a multimedia makeover and equipped with cool features - even TikTok star Jeff Schreiner is on board!
Designed primarily for school classes, interested guests can also easily take part: Scan a QR code with your smartphone, solve exciting puzzles and challenges and playfully explore the house and its world of knowledge. A modern way to learn more about the animals and their abilities.
Accessible toilets can be found on the following floors:
Yes, they are! You can take the elevator to each floor and to the terraces as well. The Tropical Area extends over two floors but is accessible from both sides (2nd and 4th floor) so you won't miss a thing!
No, unfortunately not. Dogs or other pets are not allowed. We also kindly ask you not smuggle pets hidden in handbags, plastic bags, prams, etc.
Exception:
Assistance dogs (with ID, vaccination card and identification harness) may be taken along for a visit. Exceptions are floors 2, 4, 9 and 9.1, as the animals can move freely in these areas.
An overview of animals open for sponsorship can be found here. Simply fill in the online contact form to request a sponsorship.
Please note that feeding and touching the animals is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The animals can become seriously ill if they are fed the wrong food! Please do not touch the animals and do not climb into the enclosures.
You can support us with a visit, a donation or by becoming a sponsor.
Pram parking and a cloakroom area with lockers are located on the ground floor (behind the shop).
The carrying of bicycles, kick scooters, kickboards, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, and e-scooters is NOT permitted in our zoo.
Yes, of course! Even the use of a tripod is allowed! However, please be considerate of our animals and turn off the flash. Also, please try not to block the view of other visitors.
The individual floors and animal areas can be found on our floor map with brief descriptions of the animals. Our guides are available to answer any questions you may have on site, easily recognizable by their HdM shirts – with a large "ASK ME" on the back.
With monthly operating costs of over €500,000 and rising energy and feed prices, the Haus des Meeres is financed purely by entrance fees and donations.
No, unfortunately not. It is not possible for us to take on apprentices or interns.
Your online tickets do not have to be printed out, the QR code can be scanned from your smartphone or tablet. Open the ticket file just before admission and make sure your screen is set as bright as possible.
Your online tickets enable you to use the fast lane, so you can come straight to our entry gate – no queue to view the zoo! Ihr Time Slot ist für die gebuchten 15 Minuten für Sie reserviert.
In general, purchased tickets retain their value for 30 years. For the first 24 months after the date of purchase, we guarantee that the tickets can be redeemed at no extra charge (in the event of a possible price increase).