The Innsbruck Zoo offers its guests not only a beautiful view of the city and the surrounding mountains, but also an introduction to 150 animal species. views of the city and the surrounding mountains, but also an introduction to 150 animal species, which are typical representatives of the Alps. It is the only zoo in the world in the world that is dedicated to mountain fauna. All the animals are housed in modern enclosures and aviaries, and the terrariums have access to the open air.
The main source of income for the zoo is the money that visitors pay for admission. admission. Also, the zoo receives additional financial support from the city of Innsbruck and the Tyrolean government. The zoo receives about 300,000 visitors, which makes it one of the largest and most important social and cultural institutions in Tyrol.
In 2012, the zoo celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Today. Zoo's territory is 4.1 hectares, which is home to about 3,000 animals in total, mostly vertebrate animals: 20 of the 80 alpine species of mammals, 60 birds, 11 reptiles and 6 species of amphibians, as well as virtually all species of alpine fish.
The Alpine Zoo has 4 main objectives: education and information, research, conservation and adventure. Education is essential importance for the conservation of the alpine fauna. Education can also be interesting, which is why the zoo offers its visitors a wide range of activities aimed at raising awareness in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Guests can get to know the animals simply by observing them. If there is desire to learn more, visitors can take part in informal educational programmes at the open 'school'. educational programmes at the open-air "zoo school."
The zoo has its own registered association, the "Forschungs und Lehrinstitut".This association not only supervises diploma projects, but also conducts research on various topics. but also conducts research on a variety of topics including biological behaviour animal behaviour, environmental enrichment and animal health, thus contributing significantly to the zoo's mission. contribution to the zoo's mission of animal conservation and breeding.
