Zoo in Innsbruck offers not only a wonderful view of the city and the surrounding mountains, but also familiarity with the 150 animal species that are representative of the Alps. This is the only zoo in the world, who dedicated himself to it mountain fauna. All animals are housed in modern buildings and enclosures, terrariums have access to the open air.

The main source of income for the zoo - the money that visitors pay an entrance fee. Also, the zoo receives additional financial support from the city of Innsbruck and the Tyrol government. In the zoo each year come to about 300 million visitors, making it one of the largest and most important socio-cultural facilities in Tirol.

In 2012, the zoo celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Today the area of ​​the zoo is 4, 1 hectare, which is home to about 3,000 animals in general, mainly vertebrates, 20 of the 80 alpine species of mammals, 60 birds, 11 reptiles and 6 species of amphibians, as well as almost all kinds of alpine fish.

Alpine Zoo has set itself four main objectives: education, information, research, conservation and adventure. Education is essential for the preservation of alpine fauna. Education may also be wondering why the zoo offers visitors a wide range of activities aimed at raising awareness in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Guests can explore the animals just by watching them. If you want to learn more, visitors can take part in non-formal education programs in the open, "zoo school".

The zoo has its own registered association - "Forschungs und Lehrinstitut" .This association not only supervises diploma projects, but also conducts research on a variety of topics, including the biological behavior of animals, environmental enrichment and animal health, thus making a significant contribution to the mission of saving the zoo animals and their breeding.