New Safari Park opens close to Budapest

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Last spring, Hungary’s first and only car safari park opened in Szada, which has now been forced to close. Due to the pandemic situation, the circus of József Richter, the Hungarian National Circus, a world-famous travelling company among circus performers, is forced to camp here, as well as his brother’s company, the Flórián Richter Circus.

According to Flórián Richter, the summer high season can be a lifesaver for circuses performing in the countryside. The Richter Circus will perform in Zamárdi while the National Circus in Balatonlelle from July 1, writes Magyar Nemzet.

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Due to the coronavirus, travelling circus companies, including the two mentioned above, spent the entire spring at its winter accommodation last year due to the pandemic and could only perform in the summer. This has led to an exceptionally difficult year for them in an industry that is not very easy to begin with.

Flórián Richter, the head of the company, told index.hu: it was a great difficulty that the weak summer season was followed by an autumn with additional charges. On top of that, in the springtime, the third wave kept the company in its winter accommodation in Szada again. The head of the company also talked about the fact that they are currently preparing for the summer high season.

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6 Comments

  1. Since January 2020 the use of wild animals in circuses has been banned in the UK – a ban that is long overdue. There is momentum within the EU to also implement such a ban as the use of these animals in this way is both cruel and unnatural. Circuses in Hungary should take note – the tide of public opinion is becoming a tsunami.

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  3. It’s unfortunate to hear about the challenges faced by the circus industry due to the pandemic. Wishing them a successful summer season and hoping they can overcome these difficulties. Looking forward to the new Safari Park opening near Budapest. Stay strong and resilient!

  4. The closure of Hungary’s first car safari park and its conversion into a temporary camp for the Richter Circus due to the pandemic is a challenging situation for the circus industry. The hardships faced during the past year have been immense, with financial and professional losses. Despite the difficulties, the circus performers are preparing for the upcoming summer season with hope and determination.

  5. Due to the pandemic, Hungary’s first car safari park was closed and converted into a temporary camp for the Richter Circus. This is a difficult scenario for the circus sector. The difficulties endured during the last year have been enormous, with financial and professional losses. Despite the hardships, the circus artists are optimistic and determined to prepare for the forthcoming summer season.

  6. The closure of Hungary’s first car safari park due to the pandemic has had ripple effects on the Richter Circus, renowned in the industry. Amidst challenges, both Józef and Florin Richter Circuses are preparing for the summer high season, aiming to revive the industry. The Safari Park’s relocation near Budapest shows their resilience and adaptability in these trying times.

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