On the first Saturday of September, the spotlight was once again on the Hungarian meadow viper and its conservation. At Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden, we welcomed visitors with an information stand and presentations, where they could learn about one of Hungary’s rarest reptile species and the results of the work undertaken to protect it.
At the Hungarian Meadow Viper Conservation Centre, guided tours of the nature trail and the Centre introduced visitors to the species’ habitat and way of life, as well as the day-to-day activities of the conservation programme. Participants were able to observe both adult Hungarian meadow vipers and this year’s young—only a few months old—in the Centre’s outdoor terrariums. Under the supervision of our experts, they could also help feed the snakes and provide them with water. The programme was rounded off by feeding the European pond turtles living in a nearby pond.
Throughout the day, children and adults alike gained first-hand experiences of the Hungarian meadow viper and other protected species found in its habitat, bringing them closer to nature and its conservation.
Thank you to all our visitors for their keen interest, also to our colleagues and volunteers for their help and hard work!
