How to reach the Gustav Mahler Zoo
Adventurous – this is the right word to describe the Gustav Mahler Zoo in the Val Pusteria hamlet of Carbonin Vecchia in the best possible way. In every season of the year this beautiful animal park in Dobbiaco with its two or four-legged attractions attracts above all the curiosity of many children. A truly wonderful excursion destination for the whole family!
Both big and small animal lovers can enjoy lynxes and cute donkeys, white feathered snow owls, raccoons or proud deer that live in the eleven hectare enclosure. In their hustle and bustle, you can also observe ibex and deer adorned with magnificent horns in summer and winter, or grunting pigs, bleating sheep and goats. The latter, in particular, are often unable to get enough of the food they can buy at the entrance and eagerly eat from their hands.
In addition to the main characters, the animals, the Gustav Mahler Game Park in Dobbiaco also offers other highlights. In the entrance area of the park a playground with slide and swing invites you to play with your little ones, while those interested in culture are recommended to visit Gustav Mahler’s former composer’s cottage. At the beginning of the 20th century, the German composer created many important works in the tranquil wooden house in the middle of the zoo, including the symphonic song cycle “Das Lied von der Erde”, which was premiered in Munich after his death in 1911.
Opening hours:
Monday-Sunday 9.30am – 5pm
Thursdays closed
Price:
| Adults over 14 years | 5,00 € |
| Children up to 13 years | 2,50 € |
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Contact:
Gustav Mahler Zoo
Altschluderbach 3
39034 Dobbiaco
+39 0474-972347