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The giant otter, a species once native to Argentina but missing for decades, has now returned to the country. The reintroduction program involves zoo-born individuals and their descendants, most of whom came from European zoos. Several institutions participating in the European breeding program for giant otters, maintained by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), have contributed to this effort, including the Budapest Zoo.
Although the school year is officially over, our Zoo’s educational activities continue throughout the summer. In the first half of 2025, 9,303 children and adults took part in various programmes — from school sessions and experience days to clubs, competitions, adult training, and community service learning.
On June 30, our colleague István Czuczor received a commendation from the Mayor of Budapest. The award was presented in a formal ceremony at the inner courtyard of City Hall by Mayor Gergely Karácsony and Chief Notary Dr. Tamás Számadó. At the event, 41 employees were honored for their outstanding contributions to the functioning of the capital over many years or decades.
One of the enclosures at the Hill House has a new resident getting to know its new home. This is Charles II, the recently arrived male cassowary, nicknamed “timid” by the keepers. Although Charles has not yet been introduced to Stella, his future mate, the staff have already started working on their acclimation.
The giant otter, a species once native to Argentina but missing for decades, has now returned to the country. The reintroduction program involves zoo-born individuals and their descendants, most of whom came from European zoos. Several institutions participating in the European breeding program for giant otters, maintained by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), have contributed to this effort, including the Budapest Zoo.
Although the school year is officially over, our Zoo’s educational activities continue throughout the summer. In the first half of 2025, 9,303 children and adults took part in various programmes — from school sessions and experience days to clubs, competitions, adult training, and community service learning.
On June 30, our colleague István Czuczor received a commendation from the Mayor of Budapest. The award was presented in a formal ceremony at the inner courtyard of City Hall by Mayor Gergely Karácsony and Chief Notary Dr. Tamás Számadó. At the event, 41 employees were honored for their outstanding contributions to the functioning of the capital over many years or decades.
One of the enclosures at the Hill House has a new resident getting to know its new home. This is Charles II, the recently arrived male cassowary, nicknamed “timid” by the keepers. Although Charles has not yet been introduced to Stella, his future mate, the staff have already started working on their acclimation.
