Wild lynx are endangered, and their natural habitats are under pressure. In Europe, populations are small and live in isolation from one another. This increases the risk of inbreeding. To ensure genetic exchange, populations are deliberately connected through reintroduction programs. The Zurich Wilderness Park is participating in these conservation efforts: Since 2024, several lynx born at the Langenberg Wildlife Park have been released into the wild in Germany to better connect isolated populations.

The Project

With its spacious lynx enclosure, the Zurich Wildlife Park is already one of the few European zoos that meets the conditions required to prepare lynx for reintroduction. For young lynx to survive in the wild, they must remain shy! Housing the animals under these conditions is labor-intensive: The animals must not associate food with humans or livestock. This requires special feeding stations, and only wild game meat is provided. The young lynx must undergo regular medical examinations. To capture them without causing stress, gentle capture devices are required. With the goal of continuing to play an active and successful role in the reintroduction of young lynx into the wild, the Zurich Wildlife Park is launching the “Leap into Freedom” project.

The Friends of Zurich Wildlife Park support this project.

Donation Information

Your donation is tax-deductible. Your donation goes to the Friends of the Zurich Wildlife Park, which uses the funds exclusively for this project.
Donation Account: IBAN CH18 0900 0000 8724 8863 2

Thank you for your support

Every contribution helps pave the way for the lynxes to freedom. Thank you! Here you can donate directly to the Zurich Wilderness Park Foundation for this project via Twint, Google Pay, or credit card.