Adrian Scholz

The oldest zoo in the world and many of its historic buildings are beautifully preserved. This gives the Tiergarten a unique atmosphere found nowhere else. The zoo, however, is on the small side and thus many enclosures just seem inadequate for the animals that are in them, especially the ones for sea lions, elephants, giraffes and polar bears (despite the latter two being relatively modern). Worth a visit for sure but definitely not the best zoo in Europe.

Stop by if you're already at Schönbrunn palace. Provides an interesting look back at the origins of zoo architecture! Just wish the inside of the aviary was decorated a bit more beautifully. A small tree as a natural roost for the pigeons wouldn't hurt!