Excursion tip:

"Lynx and dragonfly" wildlife day at Langenberg Zoo

The Eurasian lynxes are among the public's favorites at Langenberg Zoo. However, these magnificent big cats are endangered in the wild. By rearing young animals that can be released into the wild, the Zurich Wilderness Park is working with other nature conservation organizations to save the wild lynxes in Western Europe from extinction.

Anyone who would like to find out more about this topic will have the opportunity to do so on the "Lynx and Dragonfly" wilderness day, which takes place on June 16 at Langenberg Zoo. The lecture "The lynx in Europe - breeding and reintroduction" by Martin Kilchenmann, Head of Animals at the Zurich Wilderness Park and Kristina Vogt from the KORA Foundation is one of the highlights of the event. It takes place in all weathers and has something to offer the whole family from 13:30 to 16:30.

Guided tours, games and information stands

Other attractions include A special themed stand on dragonflies, a short safari on bison, the Pro Natura mobile on the polecat, the animal of the year 2024, as well as information stands on wolves, bears, red deer and bison.

Zürcher Kantonalbank - the main sponsor of the Zurich Wilderness Park - will also be present with its popular skittles game. There is real, fair gold to be won.

Program overview:
wildnispark.ch/wildnistag

Further information:
Mirella Wepf, Project Manager Communications
Phone 044 722 55 24, mirella.wepf@wildnispark.ch

High-resolution images in the link below, legends:

• The lynx: The largest cat in Central Europe is threatened by inbreeding in the wild. Presentations on lynx breeding and reintroduction into the wild are among the highlights of this year's Wilderness Day at Langenberg Zoo.
  (Image: Zurich Wilderness Park/Stefan Eichholzer)

• Brush ears as sound amplifiers: The characteristic hair brushes on the ears help the lynx to better locate sounds. (Image: Zurich Wilderness Park/Fredy Tschui)

• Wilderness messengers on site: On Wilderness Day at Langenberg Wildlife Park, wilderness ambassadors tell children and adults interesting facts about lynxes, dragonflies and other wild animals. (Image: Zurich Wilderness Park/Majken Grimm)