RESEARCH & TEACHING
In 1986, the Alpenzoo Innsbruck-Tirol established its own scientific department, thus taking an important step towards meeting the research requirements of a modern zoo. In the area of research, the Alpine Zoo carries out important work for the protection of nature and species and promotes basic biological knowledge: there are now worldwide co-operations with other institutes. Particularly noteworthy research findings in recent years include cainism in bearded vultures, the carnivory of marmots and basic research into northern bald ibises and Bavarian short-eared voles. In addition, bachelor's, master's, diploma and doctoral theses are also supervised, thereby fulfilling tasks relating to nature, species and animal protection. All results are published in (peer-reviewed) journals.
