Having the chance to visit an ethical zoo is a rare thing. In many animal parks, we regret seeing cramped enclosures, with animals that seem unhappy because of captivity. Not so at Alpenzoo. Animal lovers will be delighted to see the incredible conservation work carried out by the keepers, who look after 150 endangered species from the Alps (lynx, eagles, wolves, bears, fish and birds).
Situated at an altitude of 750m, the zoo is set in idyllic surroundings, and the 2,000 animals that live there benefit from a temperature suited to their way of life. It's a unique place, as it's the only Alpine zoo in the world! It was originally created in 1962 by zoologist Hans Psenner, with the aim of reintroducing endangered species into the wild. It's a mission that has been a great success, given the many ibexes, marmots, ibises and black storks that have been released by the Alpenzoo over the years.