Debrecen Eyeing UNESCO City of Literature Title
The city of Debrecen, in eastern Hungary, will submit a bid for UNESCO’s City of Literature title, Mayor László Papp told a press conference.
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Debrecen is applying for the title of UNESCO City of Literature
The mayor of the city signed the decision: Debrecen is applying for the title of UNESCO “City of Literature”, the local government said. The four-year program, which covers many areas of culture, focuses on “literature as medicine”. An information on the details of the wide-ranging application was held on June 3, 2021 in the Grand […]
Blue Peafowl Baby-Boom
This spring has been particularly eventful for our Indian peafowl group as a total of 4 chicks hatched on May 7 after 28 days of incubation. Yet to be sexed, the little ones are being reared by their caring mother behind the scenes but hopefully, given how they are thriving, you will get to meet […]
Fragrant Beauty in the Botanical Collection
Native to the Mediterranean, carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a short to medium height ornamental perennial with great variety in looks. Popular cultivars include “Chabaud” and “Grenadine.”
Now Members of an International Volunteer Program
It is a key mission of ours as Hungary’s first zoo outside the capital and one and only amusement park to be a go-to venue for, as well as an active participant in, community activities; we therefore have a long tradition of working with young local zoo and amusement park enthusiasts either as volunteers or […]
Photo Exhibition to Mark National Cohesion Day
An outdoor photo exhibition will open in front of Parliament on June 4, as part of programmes marking Hungary’s Day of National Cohesion, the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office said on Wednesday.
Debrecen Zoo: Meet Atos, Our Youngest Donkey!
With a total of three donkey foals welcomed last year, we are happy to kick off this summer with the announcement of yet another new arrival. Born on May 22, World Biodiversity Day and the Day of Hungarian Nature, the little white male was named Atos by keepers in accordance with their tradition of naming […]
COE Recognizes Cultural Routes Concerning Hungary
The Council of Europe has granted recognition to another two cultural and archaeological routes, the Cyril and Methodius Route and the Iron Age Danube Route connecting Hungary with other countries in the region.
Photo of the Day: Memorial to Danube bat collision victims inaugurated
The memorial to the victims of the Danube boat collision was inaugurated on 31 May 2021.
Children’s Day in Pictures
This year’s first main event was all about children, with dance, music and puppet performances, historical reenactments, as well as arts-and-crafts and educational activities in addition to zoo and amusement park adventures.