Tiny Beauties in the Botanical Collection
Native to the Middle East, Tulipa humilis is a low-growing bulbous perennial you can plant in rockeries, window boxes, flower beds, and groups for a gorgeous result.
Culture
Budapest to Submit Bid for Unesco World Book Capital 2023 Title
The city of Budapest will submit its bid for the UNESCO World Book Capital 2023 title on Thursday, the mayor’s office said. The programme has been put together in cooperation with Hungarian publishers, Budapest’s cultural institutions and state agencies, the office told MTI in a statement.
Human Resources Minister to Appoint Commissioner for Museums
The human resources minister will appoint László L. Simon ministerial commissioner in charge of the upgrade of the Hungarian National Museum and museum integration, the ministry’s press department said.
11 April: Day of Hungarian Poetry
The National Day of Hungarian Poetry is held on 11 April, on the birthday of Attila József, one of the greatest Hungarian poets.
All Prepped for the Amusement Park Season
After the maintenance and overhaul works we have previously posted about, our rides have now undergone annual tests to ensure standard operation – so you really are the only thing missing for a terrific time full of funs and thrills in Debrecen’s Great Forest.
Photo of the Day: A Himalayan monal pheasant rooster, the Debrecen Zoo’s newest resident
A Himalayan monal pheasant rooster is the Debrecen Zoo’s newest resident.
Rice Challenge by ESN Debrecen
Let’s collect rice grains for the bettering of the world!
Newcomers at the Zoo’s Palm House on Zoo Lovers Day
Observed on April 8, Zoo Lovers Day aims to celebrate the special relationship between zoos and their visitors. A zoo visit can be a lifetime experience but so much more, too, as it is a responsible and conscious choice of value in support of the welfare of zoo animals as well as the roles of […]
Mythical Beauties at the Zoo’s Scent Garden
A genus within the amaryllis family, daffodils (Narcissus) are known as the heralds of spring, cultivated by Ancient Greeks for their fragrant oil. The scientific name Narcissus derives from the Greek mythological figure of the same name who falls in love with his own reflection as well as the Greek word for “narcotic” or “intoxicating” […]
Rare and Flamboyant New Arrivals at the zoo
Although still closed to visitors, our collection is currently seeing growth from both the spring baby-boom and animal transfers. Our newest residents are two Himalayan monals – a species pretty rare even in throughout Europe and one we have never kept before. Transferred from DierenPark Amersfoort (the Netherlands), the flamboyant males now reside in an aviary […]