The Alpenzoo, one of the highest located zoos in Europe, presents more than 150 animal species
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The Alpine Zoo (Alpenzoo Innsbruck) is not only known in Tyrol, but also far beyond its borders. This zoo is located in impressive position at the foot of the Nordkette mountain range fringing Innsbruck and provides an insight into the alpine animal world. Besides it offers a great view on the fascinating mountains as well as the city. Eventually it is one of Europe's highest located zoo (727 m a.s.l.), higher located is only the Parc Zoologique in La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH).
However, this zoo in the district of Hungerburg features more than 2,000 animals of 150 species on an area of 4.1 hectares. Almost all animals can be observed also in winter, except marmots, which oversleep this season, as well as snakes and amphibians, which spend it in their winter habitat. Other animals can be observed, but only if you look closely, because the snow grouse and mountain e.g. have got a very good camouflage.
In spring many young animals come out from behind and this attracts a large number of visitors. Pygmy mouses, terrapins, marine otters, brown bears, chamois and many other alpine animals live here. Some years ago, the museum at the Weiherburg, an old residence on the site of the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo, has been added: The small museum, a project in collaboration with the Tyrolean State Museums, can be visited with the same ticket.
Contact info
- Weiherburggasse alley 37a - 6020 - Innsbruck
- +43 512 292323
- office@alpenzoo.at
Opening times
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Admission
single admission to the Alpine Zoo:
€ 15.00 adults
€ 12.00 students (with card)
€ 12.00 seniors (with card)
€ 8.00 children and young people (6-17 years)
€ 8.00 people with disabilities (50-70%)
€ 3.50 small children (4-5 years)
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groups (10 and more persons):
€ 14.00 adults
€ 11.00 students (with card)
€ 11.00 seniors (with card)
€ 7.00 children and young people (6-17 years)
€ 7.00 people with disabilities (50-70%)
€ 3.00 small children (4-5 years)
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museum at the Weiherburg included
free for toddlers under 4 years
free for people with disabilities (more than 80%)
free with the Innsbruck Card
More information
Also after work tickets (last hour at the zoo) and combined tickets (ascent and descent by Hungerburg Funicular and admission to the zoo) available: The latter can be purchased at the valley station of the Hungerburg Funicular by showing a parking ticket.
Guided tours for groups are offered upon request. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm between July and September there's a guided evening tour, reservation not needed.
The Innsbruck Alpine Zoo stays open every day all year round. Dogs are not allowed.
