The park is designed as an open-air facility where many animals, particularly deer species, move freely among visitors.
The facility operates one of the largest falconry centers in Poland, focusing on the rehabilitation and display of predatory birds.
The park is situated on the slopes of the Równica mountain, which is a major hiking destination in the Silesian Beskids.
The enclosures for mouflons and fallow deer are specifically engineered to allow for close-contact interactions under safety supervision.
The site includes a 'Nature Education Path' which serves as a didactic resource for regional flora and fauna.
Forest Park of Surprises is a 15-hectare open-air zoo situated in the Silesian Beskids mountains of Ustroń. The park facilitates direct interaction with animals, specifically allowing visitors to feed fallow deer, mouflons, and sika deer roaming in free-range enclosures. It features a falconry center where daily raptor flight demonstrations educate visitors on birds of prey including eagles, owls, and hawks. Educational trails wind through the woodland, detailing the local ecosystem and wildlife species native to the region. The park also maintains an indoor nature education center with multimedia exhibits about forest biology. A dedicated playground and picnic areas are positioned within the wooded grounds to accommodate families. The topography is hilly, reflecting its location on the slopes of Równica mountain.
The falconry demonstration arena, specifically when the raptors are in flight against the backdrop of the Beskid mountains.
Wear sturdy, comfortable hiking shoes due to the hilly terrain and forest paths.
Purchase the animal feed provided at the entrance to interact safely with the free-roaming deer.
Check the daily flight demonstration schedule immediately upon arrival, as these are the highlight of the visit.
Attempting to walk the entire perimeter in inappropriate footwear or neglecting to check the bird show times before wandering the forest trails.
The park is generally closed during the winter months, typically reopening in early spring depending on weather conditions.
Do not feed the animals with food brought from outside; only use the permitted feed provided by the park. Keep dogs on a leash if allowed, or check for specific animal-interaction prohibitions.
