The park is the oldest wildlife park in Switzerland, having been founded in 1969.
Langenberg is one of the few places in Europe where brown bears and wolves are kept in a shared, multi-species enclosure concept.
The park houses Przewalski's horses as part of an international breeding program to reintroduce the species to the wild.
The area covers approximately 80 hectares of forest and pasture landscape.
There are no cages; the park utilizes extensive fencing and natural barriers to separate animals from visitors.
Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg is a nature-focused animal park dedicated to showcasing species native to Switzerland. Unlike traditional zoos, the park features large, naturalistic enclosures spanning forest and meadow landscapes. Visitors can observe animals such as brown bears, wolves, lynx, moose, and wild horses in environments that mimic their natural habitats. The site is part of a larger project intended to promote wilderness preservation and environmental education. Walking paths wind through the wooded terrain, providing multiple observation points along the perimeter of the enclosures. The facility operates as a foundation with a focus on conservation and public engagement. It remains a primary destination for viewing indigenous European fauna in a forested mountain setting.
The viewing platform overlooking the brown bear and wolf enclosure, offering a clear vantage point into the valley basin.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking footwear, as the paths are primarily unpaved, hilly forest trails.
Bring binoculars to improve chances of spotting animals in the larger, more dense forest enclosures.
Check the park map near the entrance to see where the animals were last spotted by rangers that morning.
Attempting to visit the entire park in under two hours, as the steep topography and large enclosure sizes require significant walking time.
Open year-round, seven days a week.
Keep noise levels low, stay strictly on designated paths, and do not feed the animals.
