Reptilienzoo Happ: A World of Scales and Wonder
Explore Austria's largest reptile zoo: a fascinating world of snakes, lizards, turtles, and more in Klagenfurt!
Home to over 1,000 reptiles, the Reptilienzoo Happ in Klagenfurt offers an up-close look at a diverse collection of snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. It's Austria's largest reptile zoo, with a focus on education and conservation.
A brief summary to Reptilienzoo Happ
- Villacher Str. 237, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, 9020, AT
- +4346323425
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the feeding schedule for crocodiles and piranhas on Saturday afternoons for an exciting experience.
- Visit during the warmer months to see the Galapagos giant tortoises active in their outdoor enclosure.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to touch some of the reptiles during the animal shows hosted by the zoo staff.
- Combine your visit with a trip to Minimundus, located nearby, for a full day of family fun.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Klagenfurt city center (Heiligengeistplatz), take STW bus line 10, 11, or 20 towards Minimundus. Get off at the Minimundus Park+Ride stop, a short 3-minute walk to Reptilienzoo Happ. A single bus fare is approximately €2-3. Alternatively, take bus line 40 or 41 to Heiligengeistplatz, then transfer to STW bus line 10, 11, or 20 towards Minimundus. This journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
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Walking
From Klagenfurt West train station, Reptilienzoo Happ is a short 300m (5-minute) walk. Exit the station and follow the signs towards Minimundus. The zoo is located next to the Lend Canal cycle and walking path, near Europapark.
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Car
From Villach, take the A2 towards Vienna and exit at Klagenfurt-Wörthersee. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left onto Villacher Straße. Continue for a short distance; Reptilienzoo Happ will be on your right. A large parking lot is available for visitors free of charge. From the city center, follow Villacher Straße. Parking is readily available.
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