Photos: iMahesh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Flocci Nivis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 mendhak, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: iMahesh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Flocci Nivis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 mendhak, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Europe's highest zoo, explained
Your local guide
Nina Auer
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Highlights
- Europe's zoo at one of its highest points
- A city view from the entrance terrace
- Enclosures built to match the mountains
- Alpine wildlife, explained in real depth
- A different side of Innsbruck entirely
About this tour
This session looks at Innsbruck's zoo, built at one of the highest altitudes of any in Europe. You see the entrance terrace with the city spread out below, then the outdoor enclosures built to match the animals' natural mountain habitat. It stays on the outdoor paths throughout.
I explain the altitude and the design choices behind the enclosures in real detail, since that side interests me as much as the animals themselves. Questions are welcome at every stop.
This suits anyone interested in Alpine wildlife and how a zoo adapts to a mountain setting. It also suits families looking for something different from the old town's monuments.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Innsbruck before heading out.
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Alpenzoo Terrace 21 min
From the entrance terrace, the whole city spreads out below, and I explain why this zoo sits at one of the highest altitudes of any in Europe.
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Alpine Enclosures 21 min
Along the outdoor viewing path, I point out how the enclosures are built to match the animals' natural mountain habitat rather than a standard zoo layout.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Innsbruck: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Apfelstrudel and Altstadt, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Vienna time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Innsbruck, showing you Alpenzoo Terrace and Alpine Enclosures live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet and the link comes with your booking. I trained as a zoologist before guiding, so I explain the animals here in as much depth as anyone wants.
Times shown in Vienna time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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