Vienna Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn)

Vienna Zoo, also known as Schönbrunn Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) is the oldest continuously running zoo in the world, having been established in 1752. It's one of the most delightful zoos in Europe to visit, with many of its original Baroque buildings still surviving, especially if you spend some time looking for refreshment in the old 18th-century Imperial Breakfast Pavilion, which today houses a wonderful café.

The zoo's giant pandas, which include cubs, and the other exotic animals kept in the fascinating Rainforest House and Aquarium are highlights of its more than 750 species collection. If you're on a family trip to Vienna, make sure to check the zoo's official website for information on feeding times, which is always interesting. The availability of special themed and backstage guided tours is something else to look into.

Address: Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Vienna, Austria