The zoo in Innsbruck offers not only beautiful views of the city and surrounding mountains, but also familiarity with 150 species, which are typical representatives of the Alps. This is the only zoo in the world who are dedicated to that 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 is money paid by visitors for entrance. Also, the zoo receives additional financial support from the city of Innsbruck and the government of Tyrol. The zoo is annually attended by about 300 thousand visitors, making it one of the largest and most important socio-cultural institutions in Tyrol.

In 2012, the zoo celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Today the territory of the zoo is 4, 1 ha, which is home to about 3000 animals in General, mainly of vertebrates: from 20 to 80 Alpine mammal species, 60 birds, 11 reptiles and 6 species of amphibians, and almost all of the Alpine species of fish.

Alpine zoo sets itself 4 main objectives: education and information, research, conservation and adventure. Education is important for the conservation of Alpine fauna. Education can also be fun, so the zoo offers its visitors a wide range of activities aimed at raising awareness in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Guests can meet the animals just by watching them. If you have the desire to learn more, visitors can participate in an informal educational programs in outdoor "zoo school".

The zoo has its own registered Association - "Forschungs und Lehrinstitut".This Association not only supervises diploma projects, but also conducts research on various topics, including biological animal behaviour, enrichment of the environment and the health of animals, thereby making a significant contribution to the mission of the zoo on the conservation of animals and their breeding.