The Linz Zoo at Windflachweg 1 in 4040 Linz was opened in 1980. 41 years have now passed. Today in the year 2021 are more than 600 different animals and more than 100 species of animals at the zoo.
The zoo is located on the Pöstlingberg and borders the Urfahrwänd nature reserve. The Linz Zoo offers an animal experience for Animal lover, children and Familys. Also Nature lover Do not miss out on exploring the green, well-kept outdoor facilities and the tropical nature of the warm tropical house. From Linz Zoo you have a wonderful one View over the city of Linzwhich makes the Linz Zoo very popular not only with the residents of Linz, but also with tourists.
The Tropenhaus houses African animals that feel comfortable in the tropical temperatures. Meanwhile, the Pet park endangered native and exotic species.
Children and families
For Toddlers there is an in-house petting zoo and one Children’s playground on site. The takes care of the physical well-being Zoo kiosk. Children who particularly love animals can do theirs Children’s birthday Celebrate at the Linz Zoo.
Schools, kindergartens and after-school care centers
The Linz Zoo School enables schools to turn the zoo into a classroom for a day. The students learn exciting things about biodiversity, the soil, sea animals and Mammals and can experience and try out what they have learned up close in the zoo. Thanks to the practical experience, the knowledge remains in the memory for a long time. The reference to real life makes learning even more exciting and encourages the children’s thirst for knowledge.
The Linz Zoo also offers an exciting experience for kindergartens and after-school care groups. The tours are adapted to the age of the children. They are not only educational, but also increase children’s awareness of animal and species protection.
The Linz Zoo Project Days enable children to get a detailed insight into the everyday life of different animal species in the zoo and in nature. The everyday life of a zoo keeper is also very diverse. The zookeepers look after and support the animals every day and have many exciting and funny stories to tell.
The lesson tours last 60-75 minutes and cost € 2 per child with a minimum of 10 children. Teachers who come along as companions pay no admission.
The following subjects For Lesson tours are available:
- Clothes make animals
Animals have different body coverings that protect them, for example, from the cold and predators. In this child-friendly tour, the children learn what similarities different animal species have in common. The fur of mammals is often soft and dense and protects against the cold, especially in winter. Some mammals also have bristles like the wild boar or spines like the hedgehog, which also serve as protective hair. - When animals are hungry
Animals have different eating habits. There are omnivores, carnivores and herbivores. The stomachs of the animals and the teeth of the animals have adapted to the different eating habits in the course of evolution, for example, as is the case with cows, to be able to digest grass ideally. In the animal kingdom there are even fasting animals and so-called snakes who gulp down their meal at once. This has the advantage of not needing teeth to chop the food, but the digestive effort and the energy required for it is very high. With older children, the topic is discussed in more detail. - Farm animals
Farm animals have been essential for human survival for millennia. During the tour, the children learn in a playful way how cows are milked and where cocoa beans come from. Both are necessary ingredients for our delicious breakfast cocoa. The chicken lays protein-rich eggs that not only taste good when cooked, but also provide important nutrients for our muscles. The wool of the sheep is used in our clothing and helps us to get through the cold winter months without freezing. - Dream job animal keeper
Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming a zoo keeper? Animals can be fed and petted all day long. But is the job of a zookeeper really that simple?
What are the daily tasks of a zoo keeper?
In addition to feeding the animals, the zookeeper is responsible for providing first aid to sick and injured animals, cleaning the animal enclosures, repair work in the animal enclosures and answering questions from visitors to the zoo.
A look behind the scenes of the Linz Zoo is possible with a 2.5 to 3 hour tour for € 5 per child with a minimum of 10 children. Here the children can, for example, be there to prepare feed for several animals.
Opening times and accessibility
The opening hours from Linz Zoo are:
October 25, 2020 – March 27, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (exit until 5:00 p.m.)
March 28, 2021 – October 30, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (exit until 7:00 p.m.)
October 31, 2021 – March 27, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (exit until 5:00 p.m.)
The Linz Zoo can be reached publicly with the Pöstlingbergbahn.
Entrance fees
Children up to 5 years: no entry
Children from 6-13 years: € 3.5 per child
Adults: € 7 per person
Annual tickets for children: € 20
Annual tickets for adults: € 35
Tip: With the Linz Card, visitors receive a discount of 15-20% on admission tickets
news from the Linz Zoo
- Both Kattas there was one Family reunion. The animal family can start the year 2021 happily together.
- The Skunks feel in the the new skunk facility extremely good. The zookeeper has of course to struggle with the natural scents of the animals during feeding.
- The meerkat to have a new indoor facility that offers you a warm home on cold days.
- A new cat facility is in planning.
- The following Young animals have recently been born:
– a female pygmy goat
– a male forest sheep
– Young chickens
– a nyala antelope
Exciting Facts on the Linz Zoo
- Currently, the Linz Zoo approx. 140,000-150,000 visitors per year. The number of visitors increases year after year.
- The Record number of visitors lies by 148,348 visitors in 2019.
- Since the corona pandemic in 2020/2021 is a free virtual visit possible in the zoo’s tropical house.
On the Facebook page from Linz Zoo there are regular animal updates and funny pictures of the animals.
The following Animals can be admired at the Linz Zoo:
- Agamen
- Monkeys
- Antelopes
- Perch
- Tree chipmunk
- Degus
- Parrots
- Lizards
- Emus
- meerkat
- ass
- Flamingos
- Geckos
- Guanakos
- Rabbits
- Deer
- Chicken
- Kaimane
- Kangaroos
- Kattas
- Crocodiles
- Leguane
- Lions
- Guinea pig
- Nandus
- Coatis
- Neon fish
- Hippos
- Pfeilgiftfrösche
- Pythons
- Giant snakes
- Rote Pandas
- Sheep
- Turtles
- snakes
- Pigs
- Parakeets
- Scorpions
- be crazy
- Rod fright
- Skunks
- Storks
- Bouquets
- Warane
- Catfish
- Tarantulas
- Zebrafinken
- Zebras
- Dwarf goats
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