Start of the season with secret immigrants and neobiota on the plate

The wasp spider and the mute swan cannot be kept out by barriers, the balsam does not need a passport - plants and animals have always spread wherever the climatic environmental conditions allow it. In the new exhibition by Pro Natura Zurich in the Nature Museum of the Zurich Wilderness Park, you can get to know the most important animal and plant immigrants to our country. Let yourself be surprised by creatures that it is hard to imagine our country without, and yet they are not indigenous. In the Pro Natura exhibition, you will learn in a playful way why these so-called "neobiota" can lead to problems, but also offer opportunities.

A flute made from Japanese knotweed

The vernissage of the new exhibition will take place as part of the opening day on March 20. The program includes a short speech and guided tours of the exhibition, "Märli für die Chline" with Jürg Steigmeier, flute carving from Japanese knotweed (a well-known and problematic neophyte) and a small aperitif.

Free admission to all exhibitions

We would like to invite you to visit the special exhibition "Well or evil. There's a herb for everything". Here we take you into colorful rooms and whisk you away into the world of herbs with fine scents. Admission to all exhibitions is free on this day.

Facebook competition

Get in the mood in advance: On March 14, we are launching a competition on our Facebook page. Until Thursday, we will be presenting an animal every day and would like you to tell us whether it is an immigrant or a native. Join in the puzzle at www.facebook.com/wildnispark

Opening day program on Sunday, 20 March

• 1 p.m. "Fairy tales for the little ones" with Jürg Steigmeier, storyteller
• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Craft table: flute carving from Japanese knotweed
• 2 p.m. Vernissage "Secret conquerors - migration of animal and plant species" Welcome by Karin Hindenlang, Managing Director of Zurich Wilderness Park Speech by Gerhard Fischer, President of Pro Natura Zurich
• 14:15 Small aperitif
• 3 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition / "Fairy tales for the little ones"
• 4 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition / "Fairy tales for the little ones"

Further information

Martin Kilchenmann
Head of Communication
Zoological curator
Tel. 044 722 55 24
martin.kilchenmann@wildnispark.ch

Opening hours visitor center and nature museum in Sihlwald

March 21 to October 30, 2016:
Tue to Sat 12-17.30 hrs,
Sun and public holidays 9-17.30 hrs,
Mon closed.

Admission: adults CHF 6, children CHF 3, families CHF 14