September 22 is World Rhino Day
This day is particularly close to our hearts, as two eastern black rhinoceroses, also known as black rhinos, live here: Dayo and Wanda.
They are not only special favorites among our visitors, but also representatives of a species whose conservation depends greatly on the important work of zoos and wildlife conservation programs.
A Unique African Giant
The eastern black rhinoceros is one of Africa’s most iconic animals. It gets its name from its distinctive, pointed upper lip,
which is perfectly adapted for picking leaves, shoots and other plant parts from bushes and trees.
This feeding habit sets it apart from the white rhinoceros, which primarily grazes on grass.
Although their robust bodies and enormous size may make them appear slow and sluggish at first glance, black rhinos are surprisingly agile.
They have an excellent sense of smell, while their eyesight is relatively poor, so they rely primarily on their sense of smell and hearing to navigate their surroundings. In the wild, they are generally solitary animals, with males typically roaming their territories alone.
Meet Them in Győr!
World Rhino Day is a great opportunity not only to admire these fascinating animals,
but also to learn more about them and the challenges they face in the wild.
Regular daily programs:
10:30 - 12:00 Capybara petting and feeding
11:00 - ZooShow – Animal presentation
11:30 - Guinea pig train (Hall)
12:00 - Penguin walk
12:30 - Elephant training
14:00 - Wild boar training – wallow
14:00 - 16:00 Capybara petting and feeding
15:00 - ZooShow – Animal presentation
16:00 - Penguin walk
16:30 - Elephant training
17:00 - 18:00 Capybara petting and feeding
17:00- Guinea pig train (Hall)
17:30 - Guinea pig train
Ticket office: Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
We start to close our animals at 6:00 PM. After this time, the animal houses will be closed,
and the animals will no longer be visible in their enclosures.