Founded in 1752 as an imperial menagerie by Emperor Francis I; opened to the public in 1779. Location: Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Vienna. Key figure: Since 1752. Part of the One State One Record (Austria) campaign. Reference record compiled from public sources; not certified by The Book of World Records. Source: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/93373-oldest-continuously-operating-zoo
Record no. MRB-2026-007269
Oldest Continuously Operating Zoo in the World
Reference Record – Not Certified
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