Desert House (Wüstenhaus)

Adjacent to Vienna’s historic Schönbrunn Zoo, the Desert House (Wüstenhaus) offers a unique habitat that showcases cacti and other succulents from arid regions around the world. This enclosed environment is home to a variety of animals and birds native to desert climates, including lizards, tortoises, hummingbirds, snakes, and desert mole rats. Visitors can explore the intricate layout, observing the textures and colors of the plants and the behaviors of the diverse wildlife, providing an immersive experience of desert ecosystems.