Salzburg Zoo

Among the many attractions of the Austrian did not lose Zoo Salzburg, which began its work in 1961. It is located on the south side of town, and although is not very large area (95.6 ha), visitors are delighted wealth of exposure menagerie. It is not surprising, because there is great co-exist for more than eight hundred animals - 140 species of Representatives. The bulk of the inhabitants of the Zoo - Mammals. In addition, the zoo is located in a very picturesque place. Its main part stretches along the cliffs.In the early years contained in the zoo are not particularly many species of animals, however, already comfortably settled in a zoo wild boar, mouflon, fallow deer and reindeer. Over time, the "population" of Salzburg Zoo has increased: there appeared new cages, exotic animals settled.But the current concept of the zoo was clearly defined in 1990, when the Salzburg Zoo has become a real geozoopark. All exposure is sequenced, following the principle of zoogeoraficheskogo. Menagerie was divided into three large zones representing Eurasia, Africa and South America. Then there was the zoo and the main exhibit: a large enclosure where the animals are "born" from the savannas of Africa. It is home to rhinos, antelopes, zebras and various African birds. By the way, the white rhino from the savanna and are shown on the main symbol of the Salzburg zoo. But it settled down here, not only the animals of Africa: the zoo is famous for kangaroos, monkeys of various species as well as a large collection of cats.The zoo runs a very small team of staff, but these people perfectly able to maintain comfort and cleanliness in the area. Thanks to their efforts, the animals, too, feel as comfortable as possible, because for them at the zoo tried to create conditions that correspond to their natural living environment. So happy to visit the zoo watching the behavior of animals who feel "at home".Every day, the zoo lives a full life: animals close to houses are a variety of action, people come here to celebrate the holidays or just a quiet chat with the beauty of nature. Therefore, visiting the Salzburg Zoo, be sure to tune in to a long walk: the local residents make visitors believe that the zoo could become a second home for the animals.