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Second lynx from Wildnispark Zurich released into the wild in Germany
In Germany, the lynx is threatened with extinction. Initiatives are currently underway in several federal states to support the lynx population. In this context, the female lynx "Vreni", born in the Wildnispark Zurich, was released into the wild in the Thuringian Forest in August. Today, her twin sister "Verena" has found a new home in the Black Forest.
The last lynx in the German Alps was killed in 1850. Thanks to reintroduction projects since the 1970s, the population has grown to around 200 animals. However, without further releases and good habitat networking, the lynx will not survive in German...
Hasenrain closed
Detour signaled
Due to a landslide, the Hasenrain is currently closed and a detour has been signaled.
Wolf pack leader dies at Langenberg Wildlife Park
Due to a tumor, the male leader of the wolf pack in the Wildnispark Zurich Langenberg had to be put down.
At the end of October, the animal care team at Wildnispark Zurich discovered that the male pack leader was limping badly. Unfortunately, the veterinary examination revealed that it was a broken bone and that the male had little chance of recovery. To...
Special find in the Sihlwald
A highlight of the 2024 mushroom season
Russula camarophylla, which is widespread in central-western Europe, is only known from a few locations. This year it was discovered several times in the Sihlwald and on the Horgenberg.
In mid-August, mushroom picker Brigitta Danuser was faced with a puzzle. She had found a mushroom in Wildnispark Zurich that she could not easily identify. The Zurich Mushroom Association, where she presented her find, was also initially puzzled as t...
Hedgehog listed as an endangered species for the first time
On the IUCN Red List
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the number of Western European hedgehogs – also known as brown-breasted hedgehogs or western hedgehogs – is in sharp severe. They have classified the animal as «potentially endangered» on their Red List of Threatened Species for the first time.
The Western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) can be found in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, the Benelux countries, Scandinavia and Great Britain, among others. Over the past ten years, the number has declined by between 16 and 33 percent, d...
Winter season - adjustment of opening hours
The visitor center and the nature museum are closed during the winter season. In addition, the animal enclosures, the Langenberg West park area, the Langenberg restaurant and the store at Langenberg WIldlife Park have adjusted opening hours. Customer service will also have reduced contact hours.
Customer service
During the winter season, the customer service of the Wildnispark Zurich has changed its hours. From now on, customer service will only be available all day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On all other days, on weekends, and p...
Lynx Vreni from Wildnipark Zurich has settled in well in Germany
At the end of August, a female lynx that was born in 2023 at Langenberg Wildlife Park in Langnau am Albis was released into the wild in the Thuringian Forest. The animal, named Vreni, has adapted well to life in the wild and has already killed several deer.
Vreni, the female lynx born at Langenberg Wildlife Park, was released into the wild in Germany around a month ago. Now there is good news: "She is doing very well, our young Swiss lynx!" reports Markus Port, project coordinator of "Luchs Thüringen". Init...
Stone crayfish released into the wild in the Sihlwald forest
This afternoon, 40 stone crayfish were released in the Sihlwald. This native crayfish species is highly endangered. With this reintroduction project, the Foundation Wildnispark Zurich is helping to promote biodiversity in Switzerland.
Crayfish used to be widespread in Switzerland. However, the four native species are now under severe pressure. In 2011, the federal government launched the "Swiss Crayfish Action Plan". This proposes various measures to protect the native crayfish spec...
Wilderness day in the Sihlwald
An exciting event for the whole family: a wildlife day will be held in Sihlwald on September 29. The focus is on the magnificent sand lizard, hedgehogs, wild bees and other small animals.
The Wildlife Day in Sihlwald offers fun, games and exciting nature knowledge for the whole family on the Sunday after next. The focus is on the magnificent sand lizard, hedgehogs, wild bees and other small animals.
If you want to find out more abo...
Lynx from Wildnispark Zurich released into the wild in Germany
The wild lynx in Western and Central Europe are threatened by inbreeding. The existing populations need to be better connected to ensure regular genetic exchange between them. For this reason, a female lynx that was born in 2023 at Langenberg Wildlifepark in Langnau am Albis was released into the wild yesterday evening in the Thuringian Forest.
In spring 2023, two female lynx were born at Langenberg Wildlifepark. Even back then, they were seen as hopefuls who could help preserve the Eurasian lynx in Europe, as the Zurich Wilderness Park participates in the European conservation breeding pro...
