The stables of the Máta Stud Farm, the sheepfolds of Szatmártelek and the livestock farms of the Puszta Zoo will open their doors to visitors. Between 24-25 February, visitors can meet the youngest newcomers to the winter Hortobágy, this year’s foals, racka lambs, mangalica piglets, as well as chicks, small ducks and geese, goats and donkey kids, guided by the shepherds and animal keepers who look after their animals.
The central location of the event, the starting and arrival point of the tours is the Hortobágy Inn, which will reopen its doors to guests at this weekend in 2024.
Open stables’ sites:
– Animal petting at the Puszta Zoo
– Getting acquainted with lambs in the racka stock of the Hortobágy National Park Directorate
– Foal watching in the stables of the Mátai Stud
Program both days between 9:00 and 16:00:
9:00-16:00: local products market on the porch of the Hortobágy Inn
9:00-15:00: cash desk, central information
9:00-17:00: The more than 300-year-old Hortobágy Inn wakes up from its winter sleep and opens its doors for the first time this weekend to welcome its guests with gypsy music.
Carriage departures:
– horse-drawn carriage to the Máta Stud Farm: 09:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:00
– bus to the racka sheep barn in Szatmártelek: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
– small animals’ show at the Puszta Zoo (individual): 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
The duration of a program including return trip is approximately 1-1 hour and 20 minutes.
The foal and lamb watching bus leaves from the parking lot in front of the Hortobágy Inn, while the Puszta Zoo can be reached individually, by private car or by a walk of about 1.5 km.
