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An orange snake is hiding among dry leaves. Its eye is clearly visible, and it is perfectly camouflaged. | © Welt der Gifte
Europäische Hornviper (Vipera ammodytes)© Welt der Gifte
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World of poisons

Experience live venomous animals up close and learn more about various toxins through displayed exhibits and informed presentations.

Poisons of All Kinds

Presented in a stress-free and fact-based manner, the permanent exhibition (and the smallest zoo in Austria) "World of Poisons" conveys exciting and informative content about poisons in everyday life, nature, medicine, and world history. The aim of the exhibition is to provide knowledge about various poisons in an illustrative and entertaining way to all age groups.

As part of a one-hour guided tour, visitors can marvel at unknown and underestimated poisonous plants, native toxic mushrooms, and exotic live poisonous animals like scorpions, toads, and venomous snakes, including giant rattlesnakes, curious vipers, and lethally venomous taipans.

Impressions

A snake with an open mouth, hiding among the foliage. The back of the snake has an interesting pattern. | © Welt der Gifte
Östliche Gabunviper (Bitis gabonica) | © Welt der Gifte
A scorpion under UV light, appearing bright blue-green. The background is dark, highlighting the colors of the scorpion. | © Welt der Gifte
Gelber Mittelmeerskorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus | © Welt der Gifte
A vibrant lizard head with a striking orange-black pattern. The lizard is sitting on a textured background. | © Welt der Gifte
Fliegenpilz | © Welt der Gifte
A large snake with a golden-brown coloration that stands upright. The background consists of a woven straw wall. | © Welt der Gifte
Fingerhut | © Welt der Gifte
An orange snake is hiding among dry leaves. Its eye is clearly visible, and it is perfectly camouflaged. | © Welt der Gifte
Europäische Hornviper (Vipera ammodytes) | © Welt der Gifte
A snake with an open mouth, hiding among the foliage. The back of the snake has an interesting pattern. | © Welt der Gifte
A scorpion under UV light, appearing bright blue-green. The background is dark, highlighting the colors of the scorpion. | © Welt der Gifte
A vibrant lizard head with a striking orange-black pattern. The lizard is sitting on a textured background. | © Welt der Gifte
A large snake with a golden-brown coloration that stands upright. The background consists of a woven straw wall. | © Welt der Gifte
An orange snake is hiding among dry leaves. Its eye is clearly visible, and it is perfectly camouflaged. | © Welt der Gifte

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Welt der Gifte
Metzgerstraße 54 a
5101 Bergheim bei Salzburg
Tel. +43677 63421700
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