Candyfloss or Santa's beard?

Candyfloss or Santa's beard?

Neither! So-called ‘hair ice’ occurs only rarely, but can be observed from time to time in the Sihlwald . You can read about how and when it forms in our latest blog.

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Förderverein: It doesn't take much – but many!

Förderverein: It doesn't take much – but many!

You can join for just CHF 30 per year! Our Förderverein is committed to the Langenberg Wildlifepark and Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park. Nature and wildlife benefit – but so do you.

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Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Exciting animal stories and secret discoveries in the natural forest:

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Experience, enjoy and understand nature

In front of the gates of the cities of Zurich and Zug.

The Wildnispark Zurich offers unique experiences in nature at two locations: the Langenberg Wildlife Park in Langnau am Albis invites visitors to meet native animals. The Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park offers a unique combination of forest, wilderness and river landscape. The Sihlwald hamlet is home to the visitor center with an exhibition, playground and fire pits.

Anniversary

25 Years Wild Sihlwald

For 25 years, the Sihlwald has been allowed to transform itself back into a wilderness. Rare species of fungi, animals and plants find a home here. 

We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in this unique forest wilderness with a new hiking route! You can find out more in our newsletter (German only), blog and at exciting events (German only).