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Corona: Protective measures at Wildnispark Zurich

Due to the increasing number of corona cases, we have adapted our protective measures in accordance with federal guidelines.

Langenberg Wildlife Park:

  • In all areas - including the parking lot - masks are compulsory.
  • The restaurant is open. The federal guidelines for gastronomy apply.
  • The moose house is closed.

 
Sihlwald Visitor Center:

  • Nature museum,...

Update: Corona - protective measures in the Zurich Wilderness Park

Due to the rising number of coronavirus cases, we have adapted our protective measures in line with the federal government's requirements.

Langenberg Zoo:

  • Masks are compulsory in the entire area - including the parking lot.
  • The restaurant is open. The federal regulations for gastronomy apply.
  • The elk house is closed.
  • Click here for the updated protection concept.

Sihlwa...

Changed protective measures in the Zurich Wilderness Park

We have adapted our protective measures in line with the federal government's requirements due to the rising corona figures.
  • We invite you to visit the two exhibitions once again on the occasion of the "Wintereinklang" at the visitor center in Sihlwald on 25.10.2020. Admission to the museum is free on this day. Unfortunately, the traditional accompanying program will not ...

Changes to corona measures

The regulations change quickly, we stay on the ball. Get an overview!

Reopening of the Zurich Wilderness Park

Here you will find all the latest information on the reopening of the various park areas.
  • Langenberg Zoo will be open again from June 6
    Please note:
    The "Müsli-Hüsli", the pulpits of the bear and lynx enclosures, the elk house, the fire cave, the Mongolian yurt and the spring water castle will remain closed for the time being.
  • The ...

Gradual reopening

The coronavirus is also setting the pace at the Zurich Wilderness Park Foundation. It is therefore starting the 2020 season in stages with its diverse range of activities.

Overview of the planned stages

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Langenberg
Restaurant Langenberg May 11, 2020
Animal park June 8, 2020
Wilderness park store June 10, 2020
Sihlw...

Fire ban due to forest fire risk

Due to the persistent breeze and the lack of rain, it is very dry in the Sihlwald and in all forests in the canton of Zurich. There is a high risk of forest fires (level 4 out of 5). For this reason, there is an immediate ban on fires in and near the...

Coronavirus epidemic

Due to the measures taken by the Federal Council against the spread of the coronavirus, the Zurich Wilderness Park Foundation is taking the following measures in consultation with the Canton of Zurich's Department of Health:

  • The Langenberg Anima...

New website design

Welcome to our newly designed website.

After more than ten years, we gave our website a new design on October 4. We hope you like the site. You can now choose from three clearly structured areas. If you are looking for information about our two parks - Naturerlebnispark Sihlwald or Tierpa...

New protected area marking

The Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park is being given new conservation area markings (green panels) on behalf of the Canton of Zurich.

As the number of elements of the new signalization is very extensive, not all signs and pillars can be replaced at the same time. It is therefore possible that the information on site is currently somewhat inconsistent. The aim is to have all the new...