Alpenzoo
- Not step-free
- Ideal for kids, teens
Erwachsene EUR 16 · Erwachsene mit Behinderung EUR 9 · Kinder EUR 9
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Why go
- Bears, wolves, moose and bison in Alpine animal enclosures.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- WallcreepersAlpenzoo is the only zoo in the world to exhibit wallcreepers.At the zoo
- Alpine fish aquariumsSee more than 50 Alpine fish species in habitats modeled on rivers, ponds, lakes and the Danube.Aquariums
- Northern bald ibis aviaryA walk-through aviary built for northern bald ibises.At the zoo
- Alpine farm animalsObserve and pet Alpine livestock, including poultry, sheep, cattle, pigs and goats.Small farm
- Snail-shaped wooden pavilionA wooden pavilion explains forestry and the wood industry.At the zoo
With kids
- A large playground and a smaller play area for young children are available.
- Children aged six and over can have a birthday party with an adventure tour through the zoo.
Know before you go
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Online tickets are sold through the zoo’s website.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the zoo.
Tips for your visit
- The zoo is on a hillside with steep paths. Guided visits in the HYPO Bärenmobil are available for visitors who find the uphill paths difficult.
What it costs
- Adults
- 16 EUR
- Adults with disabilities
- 9 EUR
- Children
- 9 EUR
- Teenagers
- 18 EUR
Shorts
History
Alpenzoo opened there in 1962, reviving part of the site’s earlier menagerie setting. The zoo’s conservation work includes captive breeding and reintroduction. It began its bearded-vulture programme in 1970, achieved the first captive breeding in the Alps in 1974, and later supported the return of bearded vultures, ibex and northern bald ibises to the wild.
- 1460Weiherburg was built as Christian Tänzl’s residence.
- 1591Archduke Ferdinand II had an imperial zoo built at Weiherburg Castle.
- 1962Hans Psenner founded Alpenzoo, opening it on 22 September.
- 1970The zoo began a bearded-vulture breeding programme aimed at reintroduction.
- 1974It became the first institution in the Alps to breed bearded vultures in captivity.
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- 1987The first pair of bearded vultures was released into an artificial nest in the Alps.
- 2002The zoo helped breed eleven northern bald ibises for reintroduction through migration.
- 2005The Waldrapp ibis migration project was considered a scientific success.
Accessibility
- Paths Most areas are wheelchair accessible, though some paths are steep.
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- Website
- alpenzoo.at/
- Phone
- +43512292323
Questions and answers
How much is admission to Alpenzoo?
Adult admission is 16 EUR. Children pay 9 EUR, teenagers 18 EUR, and adults with disabilities 9 EUR.
When is Alpenzoo open?
It is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
How do I get to Alpenzoo from Innsbruck city centre?
The zoo is a 15–20-minute walk from the city centre. You can also take the Hungerburgbahn or bus W.
Can children visit Alpenzoo?
Yes. Children’s admission is 9 EUR. The zoo has play areas, and children aged six and over can have a birthday party with an adventure tour.
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