Come and visit us!

The programme revolves around «25 years wild Sihlwald» and is aimed at children and adults alike: there will be an intersting talk, a quiz, skill games, and a new hiking route will be opened.

Click here for the programme (in German)

Forest bathing – guided relaxation in Sihlwald

On Wednesday afternoon, 1 October, you can recharge your batteries with forest bathing in Sihlwald. Forest bathing is a proven method for reducing stress and practising self-care in nature.

Who actually lives in the Sihlwald forest?

The Sihlwald forest is a refuge for many species that can hardly find habitats elsewhere. These include species that remain hidden at first glance.

Find out more in the blog

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

17.09.2025 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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ABGESAGT - Ab in den Wald!

19.09.2025 17:45

Tauchen Sie mit allen Sinnen ein in den Naturerlebnispark, der seit 25 Jahren wild sein darf. Auf dieser Führung erleben Sie, wer im Sihlwald zu Hause ist und was ihn so besonders macht.

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Tierpatentag

20.09.2025 10:30

Einmal pro Jahr lädt der Wildnispark Zürich zum Patentag mit besonderem Programm im Tierpark Langenberg ein. 2025 geben wir einen Einblick zum Thema: Alles rund ums Futter.

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Discover it for yourself

Rooseveltplatz

The Rooseveltplatz is named after Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who in 1948 admired the mighty 200 year-old trees on this location during a visit to Sihlwald.

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Urzeit-Rundweg

Die Reise in die Urzeit führt zu Spuren unserer Vorfahren im Knochenwald. Versuchen Sie die Überreste der Jagd zu identifizieren. In der Feuerhöhle zeigen Wandmalereien den tiefen Bezug, den die Steinzeitmenschen zur Tierwelt hatten.

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