Buffalo Reservation (Bivalyrezervatum), Zalakomar-Kapolnapuszta
Covering a marshy area of approximately 30 hectares dotted by shrubbery, tussocks, reed beds and islets, this unique buffalo reservation greets visitors with walking paths and a herd of genuine Hungarian grey cattle.
Following World War II the small number of buffaloes left was kept and reared in the open air in Balatonnagyberek. Later the Kápolnapuszta State Farm was given permission to collect the remaining stock and move the 40-50 strong herd to Zimánypuszta, an ideal piece of land for rearing buffalo by the Little Balaton (Kis-Balaton). The herd was moved to its present home in 1976. Since 1997 the area has been part of the Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park).
Buffaloes were once widely spread from North Africa to the Philippines and from Central China to Ceylon. Since they prefer marshy places they were often referred to as water buffaloes. The domesticated species was mainly used as a beast of burden although its creamy milk and meat were also eaten.
Data card
| Category: | Values of Nature |
| Settlement: | Kápolnapuszta (Zalakomár) |
| Address: | Zalakormár, Kápolnapuszta |
| Phone: | 30/287-0249 |
| E-mail: | bfnp@bfnp.kvvm.hu |
| Opening times: | Mon-Sun: from 9 am till dusk |
| Fax: | 87/555-261 |
| Contact: | Balaton Uplands National Park Management (Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park Ig.) |
| Buffalo Reservation (Bivalyrezervatum), Zalakomar-Kapolnapuszta magyarul | |
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| Hungary sights, Values of nature: | Zoological, Protected natural monuments |
| Tourist guides:: | Special fields of interest |
| Services for the disabled: | Wheel chair access to main areas with assistance |
