It is the only bear sanctuary in Central Europe.
The sanctuary was founded in 1998 as a cooperative effort with the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
The bears are provided with long wooden poles tipped with honey to encourage their natural instinct to reach for food.
The sanctuary spans approximately 5.5 hectares of wooded land.
The park houses a pack of wolves that share the forest environment under strict separation protocols.
It serves as a permanent retirement home for bears that cannot be released back into the wild due to their upbringing.
Bear Farm (Medveotthon) in Veresegyház is the only sanctuary of its kind in Central Europe, established in 1998 in collaboration with the World Society for the Protection of Animals. The facility provides a permanent home for rescued brown bears, wolves, and reindeer on a 5.5-hectare site. Visitors observe the animals from raised wooden walkways that allow for safe, non-intrusive viewing of their natural behaviors. The park functions as an educational center and a rescue refuge rather than a traditional zoo. Brown bears roam in large, wooded enclosures equipped with artificial caves and ponds. A pack of wolves lives in a separate, specially fenced area to ensure both animal safety and visitor security. Reindeer are kept in a managed paddock near the entrance. The park has expanded over the decades to include specialized veterinary care and enrichment programs for its residents.
The elevated observation deck overlooking the main bear lake.
Bring a pair of binoculars to get a better view of the bears when they are resting deep in the woods.
Check the official website's calendar for specific seasonal feeding demonstrations before arriving.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the observation path covers a significant distance.
Do not attempt to call or make loud noises to get the animals' attention, as this causes them unnecessary stress.
Open daily throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays; check website for potential adjustments during extreme winter weather.
Do not feed the animals any food brought from outside; stay strictly on the designated observation walkways.
