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

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

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

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Out and about with the Rangers

Out and about with the Rangers

On 30 August, take a walk through the Sihlwald forest and gain an insight into the everyday life of the rangers and learn what makes the forest so unique. This event is part of «25 Years wild Sihlwald».

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The Zones in Sihlwald

The Zones in Sihlwald

What distinguishes the Nature Discovery Zone from the Core Zone? The latest anniversary blog explains the zones and their function.

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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).

Upcoming events (German only)

Tierpfleger vor Ort

13.08.2025 14:00
Unsere Tierpfleger:innen kümmern sich täglich um das Wohl unserer Wildtiere. Sie reinigen Anlagen, füttern und beobachten die Tiere. Deshalb haben sie auch viel zu erzählen.
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Kurs essbare Wildpflanzen im Sommer

16.08.2025 08:45
Auf unserem Streifzug durch den Naturwald Sihlwald lernen Sie in diesem Kurs verschiedene Wildpflanzen kennen.
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Tierpfleger vor Ort

20.08.2025 14:00
Unsere Tierpfleger:innen kümmern sich täglich um das Wohl unserer Wildtiere. Sie reinigen Anlagen, füttern und beobachten die Tiere. Deshalb haben sie auch viel zu erzählen.
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Discover it for yourself

Aussichtspunkt Schweikhof

Blick über Sihlbrugg bis zum Zugerberg.
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The Natural forest Sihlwald

In Sihlwald, there hasn’t been any lumbered wood since 2000. About 200-year-old tree giants with 52 meter height and 3,5 meters of circumference as well as standing and recumbent dead wood offer fascinating insights into a European virgin forest.
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Langenberg–Türlen

Einfache Wanderung hinauf auf den Albisgrat und hinunter zum Türlersee.
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Predator circuit

Experience the bear, lynx, wildcat and wolf. Take some time to observe our indigenous predators in near-natural enclosures.
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Aussichtspunkt Albispass

Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.
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Albispass–Hochwacht–Albispass

Kurzer Spaziergang zum Aussichtsturm Hochwacht mit unvergleichbarem Ausblick über den gesamten Wildnispark Zürich.
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Langenberg-Rundweg

Schöner Weg durch den Tierpark Langenberg mit Besuch bei Rothirsch, Wildschwein, Wolf, Luchs und Steinbock.
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Felsenegg–Albispass

Kretenwanderung mit schöner Aussicht und zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zum Einkehren.
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The world of mice

This house accomodates mice, rats and dormice compounds. These areas come together with the visitors' rooms so as to create a unique experience. The house is part of Langenberg Wildlife Park.
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