Research & teaching
In 1986, the Innsbruck-Tyrol Alpenzoo established its own scientific department, thus taking a major step towards meeting the research requirements of a modern zoo. In terms of research, the Alpenzoo does important work for nature and species conservation and promotes basic biological knowledge: there are now worldwide co-operation efforts in place with other institutes. Particularly noteworthy research findings in recent years include cainism in bearded vultures, the carnivory of marmots and basic research on hermit ibises and Bavarian short-eared mice. In addition, bachelor’s, master’s, diploma and doctoral theses are also supervised, thus fulfilling tasks relating to nature, species and animal protection. All results are published in (peer-reviewed) journals.
