Desert House Skip-the-Line Ticket at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna
Desert House Skip-the-Line Ticket at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna
Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Visit anytime until 31 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today
Visit anytime until 31 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today
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Experience the Desert House Skip-the-Line Ticket at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria for a hassle-free entry into an excellent desert environment. Explore unique exhibits like the nibble fish and discover diverse wildlife ranging from Central America to Madagascar in this fascinating ecosystem.
Experience the Desert House Skip-the-Line Ticket at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria for a hassle-free entry into an excellent desert environment. Explore unique exhibits like the nibble fish and discover diverse wildlife ranging from Central America to Madagascar in this fascinating ecosystem.
Embrace the allure of desert life without the scorching heat, right in the heart of Vienna at the Desert House with unique flora and fauna.
Skip the queues and kick-start your adventure! From nibble fish to rattlesnakes and naked mole rats, get up close with a host of desert-dwelling creatures.
Marvel at the cuttings from the world’s oldest pot plant, and walk amid cacti and succulents, discover 'living fossils' like bearded lizards.
Walk through desert landscapes of Central America to Madagascar, and unearth desert secrets, from the chirping red fodies to the radiated tortoises.
Fun fact: The Garra rufa fish or ‘nibble fish’ at the Desert House, famous for their gentle nibbling on visitors' fingers, are also popular in some spas for providing a unique form of exfoliation.
Skip-the-line entry to Desert House
Guided tour
Admission to the Schönbrunn Zoo
Desert House entrance at Schönbrunn Zoo with cactus sculpture and yellow facade.
Enter the enchanting desert ecosystem
Skip the lines at the Desert House for a smooth, queue-free journey into this desert oasis. Begin your journey with a refreshing interaction with the nibble fish, which gently nibble on your fingers. A captivating trail then guides you through authentic desert landscapes, taking you from Central America to Madagascar. Along the way, you'll marvel at the Kaiser's spotted newts and the black-tailed rattlesnakes, native to parts of the USA. An eye-catching attraction is the 70-meter-long maze of glass tubes which houses a bustling colony of naked mole rats.
Discover rare flora and fauna
Continue on the trail, lined with lush cacti and succulents, under the soothing sounds of chirping red fodies. Spot rare desert inhabitants like the radiated tortoises and venomous Gila monsters. Take time to appreciate the unusual plant life, including cuttings from the world’s oldest pot plant and living fossils like the bearded lizards and Welwitschia mirabilis. Learn about their amazing adaptation skills to survive in extreme desert conditions.
Fish swimming in an aquarium at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House.
Rattlesnake resting on a rock at Desert House, Schönbrunn Zoo.
Desert House entrance at Schönbrunn Zoo with cactus sculpture and yellow facade.
Fish swimming in an aquarium at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House.
Rattlesnake resting on a rock at Desert House, Schönbrunn Zoo.
Tortoise near water at Desert House, Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
What’s not allowed
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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A public disabled toilet is available in the entrance area.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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Children aged 13 or under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Please note: The Desert House is next to the Schönbrunn Zoo and not within the premises.
Desert plants and cacti at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House in Vienna.
Naked mole-rat in a tunnel at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House.
Tortoise near water at Desert House, Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
Desert plants and cacti at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House in Vienna.
Naked mole-rat in a tunnel at Schönbrunn Zoo's Desert House.
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