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Zoo Schmiding / Museum - meeting of cultures

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Educational and spacious
Zoo Schmiding / Museum - meeting of cultures, Schmidinger-Straße 5, 4631 Krenglbach, Austria
Interesting facts
1

The tropical house maintains a constant climate to support free-flying exotic birds and tropical vegetation.

2

The Evolutionarium museum collection spans from the Big Bang to the migration of human cultures.

3

Zoo Schmiding is part of several European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP).

4

The facility was specifically designed with the largest walk-through eagle aviary in Europe at the time of its construction.

5

The site uses a geothermal heat pump system to regulate temperatures in the tropical hall.

Overview

Zoo Schmiding is home to Austria’s largest walk-through tropical house, spanning 3,400 square meters. The facility features the 'Evolutionarium,' a museum detailing the history of life and the development of various global cultures. It houses a diverse collection including gorillas, giraffes, and Siberian tigers. The aquarium section displays a variety of aquatic ecosystems and rare fish species. The grounds emphasize spacious enclosures designed to replicate natural habitats. It is located in the municipality of Krenglbach, near the town of Bad Schallerbach. The park integrates educational displays throughout the animal enclosures.

Photo spot

The interior of the walk-through tropical hall provides unique close-up opportunities of birds and flora.

Insider tips

Bring comfortable walking shoes as the grounds are expansive and feature several steep paths.

Check the daily feeding schedule at the entrance to see active animal demonstrations.

Allocate time to explore the indoor tropical house separately from the outdoor enclosures.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to visit in a single hour; the large size of the park and the museum component require significant time.

Good to know

Open daily throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays.

Etiquette

Do not feed the animals; smoking is restricted to designated areas; stay on marked paths.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
3-5 hours
Best time to visit
Spring or early autumn; pleasant weather makes walking between the large outdoor enclosures more comfortable.
Address
Zoo Schmiding / Museum - meeting of cultures, Schmidinger-Straße 5, 4631 Krenglbach, Austria
48.194, 13.956
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Details
Key exhibitsGorilla enclosure, walk-through tropical house, and the Evolutionarium museum

Frequently asked

Plan for about 3-5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Spring or early autumn; pleasant weather makes walking between the large outdoor enclosures more comfortable..

The interior of the walk-through tropical hall provides unique close-up opportunities of birds and flora.

Close by you'll find Aquapulco - die Piratenwelt, Evolutionsmuseum Schmiding - art man nature museum gemeinnützige GmbH, Welser Tiergarten.