Zoo Hellbrunn, Anif
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Not far from the Austrian city of Salzburg, is located in the town of Anif Zoo, which opened in 1960. Although the breeding animals are involved, and to the formal establishment of the zoo. Yet in 1619 the archbishop Markus Sittikus built here gardens, parks and zoological gardens. Historical documents indicate that in 1620 lived on the territory of 100 red deer, ibex 1, more than 1,000 turtles, and there were cages with bears, wolves, lynx, eagles and storks.

Today, the zoo covers an area of ​​95 hectares, where about 800 animals of 140 different species. The zoo has an interesting rocky landscape.

The concept of the zoo is the geographical division of the territory on the large areas of South America, Africa and Eurasia. Of particular interest are the animals of the African savannah. Zebras, antelopes and rhinos, guinea fowl, as well as various types of African birds. Also at the zoo kangaroos, various species of monkeys, bears, chamois.

Every day at the zoo held a variety of action. Visitors come to the zoo the entire family to enjoy a leisurely stroll, socializing with the animals. By the way, it is allowed to come to the zoo with dogs, which, however, must be kept on a short leash, so as not to scare the permanent inhabitants. In summer months, once a week, the zoo is open until late at night to be able to show visitors the way of life of animals in the dark.

Walk in the zoo Hellbrunn bring great joy not only for children but also for adults: one day you can learn a lot of interesting information about the daily life of animals, their habits and preferences.

Attendants at the zoo a little bit, but in the territory of clean and tidy. Zoo staff are urged not to feed the animals because it can cause great harm to their health.

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Zoo Hellbrunn, Anif
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