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Explore Austria's smallest zoo and exhibition dedicated to toxins. Through factual displays and guided tours, you can observe live venomous snakes, scorpions, and toxic plants while learning about their roles in medicine, nature, and history.
A unique educational exhibition and micro-zoo near Salzburg showcasing live venomous animals, toxic mushrooms, and poisonous plants.

The World of Poisons in Bergheim offers an educational journey into the world of toxicology, nature, and science. Operating as Austria's smallest zoo, this unique exhibition features a mix of live venomous animals and botanical displays. Guests can observe exotic species like taipans and scorpions up close, or study local toxic plants and mushrooms. Through structured guided tours, the museum demystifies dangerous organisms by presenting objective, factual science. This focused experience highlights how natural toxins impact both historical events and modern medicine.

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