Alpenzoo Innsbruck: Travel Guide to Europe's Highest Zoo
Discover the Alpenzoo Innsbruck, Europe's highest zoo. Home to 2,000 animals and 150 species, focusing on Alpine wildlife and conservation in Austria.
Alpenzoo Innsbruck
Europe's Highest Zoo — A Window into Alpine Wildlife
What is the Alpenzoo?
Founded on September 22, 1962 by Austrian zoologist Hans Psenner
Located at 750–800m altitude in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Europe's highest zoo
Site has historic roots: a Renaissance imperial zoo was established here in 1591 by Archduke Ferdinand II at Weiherburg Castle
Just over 5 hectares in size
Focuses exclusively on Alpine species — the world's largest collection of Alpine wildlife
Animals & Biodiversity
~2,000 animals from 150 Alpine species
Bears, wolves, lynxes
Bearded vultures & golden eagles
Europe's largest golden eagle aviary
Alpine ibexes & chamois
Otters
20
/ 80
Alpine Mammals
60
/ 200
Alpine Birds
11
/ 15
Alpine Reptiles
6
/ 21
Alpine Amphibians
Nearly all
Alpine Fish
Conservation & Wildlife Protection
Protecting Alpine Species for Future Generations
Successfully reintroduced endangered species back into the wild
Bearded vultures reintroduced into Alpine habitats
Northern bald ibis breeding program
~260 animals reintroduced over 30 years → stable population of 3,200 in Austria today
Walk-in enclosures and natural habitats for animal welfare
Aquariums and terrariums for reptiles, amphibians and fish
Plan Your Visit
Location
Weiherburggasse 37A, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Opening Hours
April–October: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
November–March: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open daily including Sundays & holidays
Getting There
20-min walk from city center
Hungerburgbahn cable car + zoo combo ticket available
Parking
€0.50/30 min (first 3 hrs)
then €1/30 min
Website
alpenzoo.at
Why Visit the Alpenzoo?
A unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the world
Europe's Highest Zoo
750–800m altitude, breathtaking Alpine views
World's Largest Alpine Wildlife Collection
2,000 animals, 150 species
Conservation Leader
Reintroducing endangered species since 1962
"Discover the wild heart of the Alps — right in the city of Innsbruck."
- alpenzoo-innsbruck
- alpine-wildlife
- austria-tourism
- zoo-guide
- wildlife-conservation
- innsbruck-travel
- alpine-animals