Vienna has plenty of rare sights, but perhaps none cuter than the Giant Pandas found in Schönbrunn Zoo. They became part of the zoo in 2003, as a symbol for the friendship between China and Austria, after many negotiations and planning.

Wondering where you can find them? The panda enclosure is very close to the zoo’s main entrance. After the ticket barrier, go straight ahead and look to your left. There’s a large outdoor area, so you can’t miss it. You might, however, find them in the same exact place three hours later, if you catch them in an inactive period.

I first saw them last summer, on a trip to the zoo, but would gladly see them again anytime!