On the trail of deer and woodpeckers with Pro Natura

On the trail of deer and woodpeckers with Pro Natura

On 26 November, join a wildlife biologist on a walk through the Sihlwald forest and search for two common but often hidden forest animals.

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Give lynxes a species-appropriate life

Give lynxes a species-appropriate life

By sponsoring an animal, you are helping us to give animals a species-appropriate life and prepare them for a future in freedom.

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Out and about with the Rangers

Out and about with the Rangers

A short video gives you an insight into the everyday life of the rangers and shows you what makes the Sihlwald so unique.

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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)

Ab in den Tierpark!

15.11.2025 09:30
Wie leben Wildtiere hier? Wo passiert gerade etwas Besonderes im Tierpark? Wir zeigen es Ihnen auf einem Rundgang.
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Auf den Spuren von Reh und Specht

26.11.2025 13:45
An diesem Nachmittag streifen Sie mit einem Wildbiologen durch den Sihlwald und suchen nach diesen zwar recht häufigen, doch sehr heimlichen Tieren und ihren Spuren.
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Waldbaden

04.12.2025 12:45
Ein Angebot für alle, die nach einer bewährten Methode suchen, Stress abzubauen und die eigene Gesundheit zu stärken.
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