THE ALPENZOO
The Alps are home to a wide variety of habitats in a small area: valleys with varied cultural landscapes, lakes, rivers, floodplains, moors, inner-Alpine heat islands, deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests, alpine grasslands and even ice regions. In addition, there are strong regional differences, depending on the type of rock, relief and microclimate. As a result, the Alps are home to an astonishing diversity of life. It is estimated that 30,000 animal species (mainly insects) and 4,500 higher plant species are native to the Alps, and in the Alpine Zoo we can only show a small spectrum of this enormous biodiversity. These are mainly vertebrates, approx. 20 of the 80 mammal species, 60 of the approx. 200 alpine bird species, 11 of the 15 alpine reptile species, 6 of the 21 alpine amphibian species and almost all the fish species of the Alps. In total, the Alpine Zoo is home to around 2000 individuals.
The site
The zoo grounds are on a slope and also have steeper sections. Most of the paths are tarmac, but some of the steps have to be climbed. The tour takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Access to the Alpenzoo is largely barrier-free. We are committed to making access to the Alpenzoo as barrier-free as possible: at the Alpenzoo, we have wide paths throughout and several accessible enclosures and aviaries.
Assistance dogs (with ID, vaccination certificate and identification blanket) are exempt from the dog ban. The valid vaccination certificate must be presented at the ticket office.
The Alpine Zoo offers special guided tours for people with disabilities and special needs with our bear mobile.
Opening hours
Open daily!
(including on Sundays and public holidays)
9.00 - 17.00 (November - March)
Our zoo shop is also open.
Animahl - Bistro
- Small dishes and drinks
- Approx. 70 covered and 80 outdoor seats
- Phone +43/660 5587309
- www.animahl.at
- Small dishes and drinks
- approx. 70 covered seats
- approx. 80 outdoor seats
- Phone +43/660 5587309
- www.animahl.at
