European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 19, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Austria y r 1 a Evv -1 it a a a a a a fms a a Quot in \ St amp it fees a amp 3 it. 3 s i a a a a is  t a a. ,.a u it f a few a a v t i. I iof a a a a a it a Tbs by fellow takes a break from resting to get a bears Eye a View of the action at the zoo. Birds of a Feather flock together at the alpe zoo. Zoo with Aview Only the natives have a Home at the a Alpen zoom by j. King Cruger Northern Italy Bureau 1 perched on a Mountainside High above Innsbruck Austria is Europe s loftiest zoo. The location of the alpe zoo is fitting because it is the Home although perhaps a rather reluctant one of creatures indigenous to the Alps. There Are no Lions tigers elephants or hippos in the zoo because such exotic animals Don t live in the Alps but some surprising critters do dwell there and in the alpe zoo including four species of vultures. The alpe zoo cleverly Laid out on a series of terraces is compact enough to be leisurely toured in about two hours. The zoo contains 800 animals belonging to 140 different and sometimes rare species the zoo is special because it has some animals such As the Marmot and a visitor gets a steely look. Chamois not often seen in zoos. Reptiles Are displayed in open air Terra Ria and fish in a series of Anu Ahja. On the zoo s top Terrace lives die zoo s top attraction a magnificently antlered red Deer Stag a bellowing bully to his constantly harassed min Charern of two. The alpe zoo is open every Day from 9 a.m., closing at 5 . In Winter and 6 . In summer. Admission is 56 schillings a Little More than $5 for adults and half that for youngsters. Children under 6 get in free. A a a a a. Quot Well posted roads Lead to die zoo located on the South Side of the Mountain known As the hunger Burg there is free but extremely limited parking at the zoo. The zoo is a Short walk from the top of a funicular station. If you buy your ticket to the zoo at the funicular s. Base station at 41 Renn Weg reached either by Streetcar 1 or bus the roundtrip funicular ride is free. 8 stripes Magazine january 19, 1995