The bison enclosure in the western part of the Langenberg is now mostly an open meadow area. There are only stands of trees or shrubs along the edges. European bisons are forest animals. To keep them in a species-appropriate environment, they need more trees to provide shade, which the animals can seek out in the heat. The enhancement is also used to promote biodiversity.
A large hedge with native trees and shrubs, branch piles, reptile castles and dead wood is to be planted in the bison enclosure to provide as much shade and new habitats as possible. As a visitor to the zoo, you can find out at an interactive station how you can promote biodiversity on your own doorstep or in your garden.
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- Improving animal welfare
- Creating habitats for endangered birds, insects and small mammals
- Raising visitors' awareness of biodiversity
Winter 2024 to winter 2025
Completed
The project costs amount to CHF 64,000.
Around 54% was financed by donations.
More biodiversity
The European bison enclosure in Wildnispark Zurich Langenberg is being upgraded
The ecological enhancement of the bison enclosure with trees, hedges and shrubs creates shade for the bison and habitats for sand lizards, red-backed shrikes and hoopoes.
