PHOTOS, VIDEO: Budapest’s first squirrel park has opened and you can visit it for free!

A free squirrel and bird park called Mókaliget opened in the 4th district of Budapest. If you are fond of animals, this is a perfect weekend programme for you and your family. 

Budapest’s first squirrel park has opened

Located in the 4th district of Budapest, 1-3 Gyula Ugró St, Mókaliget squirrel and bird park awaits those who love animals. In addition to fat-cheeked, bushy-tailed squirrels, you can also meet rare bird species in the park. The park houses several squirrel and bird feeders and baths, hedgehog houses and even an insect hotel. If you want to spend time in nature while taking snaps of cute animals, you must visit Mókaliget. And best of all, there is free admission.

The unique story behind the squirrel and bird park

What makes the squirrel park even more fascinating is its unique story. The place was dreamed up by the Újpest municipality and the animal rescue league, based on Uncle Laci’s original idea, writes magyarorszagom.hu. Uncle Laci used to feed squirrels with nut scraps. He loved to see how much joy it brings to the little children going to school, so he has not stopped his hobby to this day. He even named the squirrels. Unfortunately, however, damage by wild boars hit the area, which was observed with the help of wildlife cameras. Therefore, it was necessary to fence off the area, which we can thank for the current Mókaliget Squirrel and Bird Park.