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Shortly about Veszprem Zoo |
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The Kittenberger Zoological Garden of Veszprém is one of the oldest
Hungarian zoos. It is situated in the picturesque Fejes Valley located
within 15 minutes of walking distance from the historical downtown
district of Veszprém, just 15 km off Lake Balaton.
The Zoo, founded in 1958, was named after Kálmán Kittenberger
(1881-1958), the renowned hunter-writer of Hungary. He had spent nearly
10 years in Africa as a field worker of the Hungarian Museum of Natural
Sciences and discovered approximately 300 species, 40 of which have been
named after him.
The Zoo had a very rich animal collection during the
seventies, featuring notable animals such as Böbe, the entire country's
favourite chimpanzee. Her grave and statue may be viewed by the
entrance. Cages and pens acceptable in those days have since become
obsolete and are no longer viable in a modern zoo. Due to lack of
finances, however, development could not be started immediately, so a
proportion of our animals had to endure tight cages for a long time.
The company's conversion to a non-profit organisation in 2001
was also accompanied by the commencement of a large scale reconstruction
programme. Our objectives are keeping our animals in pens sized and
arranged according to their natural needs as well as participating in
several international programmes for the preservation of species. The
old cages are gradually but noticeably being replaced by verdant pens.
The Zoo is a member of the European Association of Zoos and
Aquaria (EAZA) and the Hungarian Association of Zoos. From year to year
we participate in international campaigns for the conservation of nature
(Bushmeat Campaign, Tiger Campaign, Shellshock Campaign) and take part
in programmes for the protection and breeding of species (EEP, ESB). As
part of our collaboration with Balaton Uplands National Park, we adopt
and, if possible, rehabilitate wounded animals in our rescue centre.
In addition to carrying out a multilingual public relations
effort, we are also placing a high emphasis on education and training -
children are invited to participate in our zoological workshops,
outdoors environmental and biology classes as well as summer camps.
Dear visitors, the zoo consists of two separate areas! Please also visit
Gulya hill after enjoying the Fejes valley awaiting visitors with the
African savanna, the Chimpanzee world and the kid zoo. The Gulya hill is
a short walk behind the above cash point.
Source:
official website of
Veszprem Zoo (2010)
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