The park is home to a specific enclosure dedicated to rare and endangered domestic breeds, including the Grisons striped goat.
The facility is maintained by the 'Verein Wildpark Roggenhausen', a non-profit association established in 1965.
The park's layout was designed to utilize the natural topography of the local valley, which provides shade and varying elevation for the animals.
A portion of the park is designated as an educational trail providing information on local flora and forest ecology.
Wildpark Roggenhausen is a wildlife enclosure located in a protected forest area on the outskirts of Aarau, Switzerland. It serves as a conservation and educational site, hosting native wild animals like red deer, fallow deer, and ibex alongside domestic breeds. The park is integrated into a network of hiking trails that lead through the surrounding deciduous forest. It features a dedicated restaurant, the Roggenhausen-Beizli, which serves local refreshments. The site is managed by a local association focused on maintaining the facility and fostering public interest in native fauna. Visitors can observe animals in spacious enclosures that simulate natural habitats.
The raised viewing platform overlooking the red deer enclosure.
Bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes as the paths through the forest and around the enclosures are unpaved and can be uneven.
Observe the animal feeding times from a distance to avoid stressing the wildlife.
Do not attempt to cross enclosure fences or touch the animals, as they are wild or semi-wild.
Open year-round, but the restaurant may have seasonal closures or reduced days during mid-winter.
Keep noise levels low, stay on designated paths, and do not feed the animals any food brought from home.
