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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.
Today, the tiger cubs born just over eight weeks ago were seen by the public for the very first time. During a short health check, they were briefly taken out and handled so that they could receive their first vaccinations. There is one female and one male cub, weighing 8.4 and 9.2 kilograms respectively.
Dr. Endre Sós has been appointed as the new Director General of our Zoo. A veterinarian by training, he has worked at our institution for 30 years and is internationally recognized for his expertise in wildlife conservation and zoo and wildlife medicine. Since 2023, in the absence of an officially appointed director, he has been leading the Zoo as acting director.
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.
Today, the tiger cubs born just over eight weeks ago were seen by the public for the very first time. During a short health check, they were briefly taken out and handled so that they could receive their first vaccinations. There is one female and one male cub, weighing 8.4 and 9.2 kilograms respectively.
Dr. Endre Sós has been appointed as the new Director General of our Zoo. A veterinarian by training, he has worked at our institution for 30 years and is internationally recognized for his expertise in wildlife conservation and zoo and wildlife medicine. Since 2023, in the absence of an officially appointed director, he has been leading the Zoo as acting director.
