Just in time for Holy Week, the petting zoo welcomed some new “Easter bunnies.” Two rabbits were born. The newest arrivals were named Bugs & Bunny. It goes without saying—with a wink—that carrots are their favorite food.

The ancestor of the domestic rabbit is the European wild rabbit. This species has been kept as a pet for over 2,000 years. Today, there is a wide variety of colors and coat lengths, ranging from the small dwarf rabbit, which weighs up to 1 kg, to the “German Giant,” which weighs 12 kg.

Speaking of hares: In addition to rabbits, there are also two male pampas hares living in Herberstein. These animals are also called maras and are native to South America.