Family-friendly weekend feeding shows at Veresegyház Bear Sanctuary. Meet raccoons Misu and Mosi, plus coatis Frédi, Roxi, Rozi. Free, educational, photo-worthy sessions every Saturday–Sunday, March–October. No dogs.
when: 2026.03.14., Saturday - 2026.03.15., Sunday
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The Veresegyház Bear Sanctuary is rolling out free weekend feeding shows from March through October, perfect for planning a family visit. The interactive “Terülj, terülj asztalka” program features Misu and Mosi, two charming raccoons, alongside Frédi, Roxi, and Rozi, the captivating coatis. Caretakers who work with them daily will share the habits, quirks, and feeding secrets that make their world so irresistible.
When and where
Shows run every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00, starting at the raccoon enclosure at 2112 Veresegyház, Patak u. 39. Initial dates include:
– 2026.03.14–03.15, Veresegyház
– 2026.03.21–03.22, Veresegyház
– 2026.03.28–03.29, Veresegyház
– 2026.04.04–04.05, Veresegyház
More dates will be added through October. Admission to the program is free.
What to expect
Enjoy an up-close, educational feeding with plenty of keeper commentary, photo moments, and insights into enrichment and diet for raccoons and coatis. It’s family-friendly, engaging, and designed to deepen your connection with these curious residents. Important: Dogs are not allowed in the zoo. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program details.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: cute raccoons and coatis, keeper talk, photo ops—great for kids and animal-loving adults
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Free program on weekends from March to October, easy to slot into a Budapest-area itinerary
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No Hungarian required to enjoy the visuals; basic English or a translation app will get you through the keeper commentary
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Veresegyház Bear Sanctuary is a known local attraction near Budapest, so you’re not heading into the middle of nowhere
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Easy access: about 30–40 minutes by car from Budapest; commuter rail (Budapest–Veresegyház–Vác line) plus a short walk or local bus works too
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Starts at noon, which is convenient for day-trippers and families who don’t want an early start
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Compared with U.S. zoos, the keeper-led feeding is more intimate and up-close, with a strong welfare/enrichment focus
Cons
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The sanctuary and Veresegyház aren’t internationally famous, so you may need to research logistics and expectations
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Keeper talks may be primarily in Hungarian, so you could miss some details without a guide or app
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Only at 12:00 on weekends; if you arrive late or on a weekday, you’ll miss the show
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Dogs aren’t allowed, and date/program changes can happen, so you need a backup plan
