
These tickets cannot be cancelled. Rescheduling is not allowed.
Optimize your desert exploration with exclusive access to the Desert House, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free journey through this mesmerizing desert haven. Kick off your experience with an interactive session with the friendly nibble fish, offering a unique sensory encounter. Follow a mesmerizing path that unveils the diverse desert sceneries, transporting you from Central America to Madagascar. Encounter fascinating species like Kaiser's spotted newts and black-tailed rattlesnakes, indigenous to various regions of the USA. A highlight awaits as you explore a 70-meter maze of glass tubes housing a vibrant colony of naked mole rats.
Embark on a trail adorned with vibrant cacti and succulents, serenaded by the melodic tunes of red fodies. Spot rare desert wildlife such as radiated tortoises and venomous Gila monsters. Delight in the extraordinary plant diversity, featuring specimens like cuttings from the world's oldest pot plant and living relics like bearded lizards and Welwitschia mirabilis. Gain insights into their remarkable adaptability to thrive in harsh desert environments.
This experience caters to wheelchair users and those with prams/strollers.
There is a public disabled toilet conveniently located at the entrance.
We happily welcome guide dogs to accompany you during your visit.
For safety reasons, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
Important: The Desert House is situated next to the Schönbrunn Zoo, not on the premises.
Your ticket voucher will be sent to your email immediately upon purchase.
Simply present the digital voucher on your mobile device along with a valid photo ID when you arrive at the designated location.
Redeem your ticket at the Desert House.
Located at: Schlosspark Schönbrunn, 1130 Wien, Austria.
Look for it: Across from the Palm House, adjacent to the main "Hietzing" entrance.