Posted by Budapest Zoo is the largest and most famous zoo in Hungary. The zoo is also a botanical garden. You can find, similar to a big zoo in Germany, almost all typical zoo animals in the Budapest Zoo.
How to get there: Budapest Zoo is located in the City Park of Budapest, a well-known park about 3 kilometers from the city center. You can easily reach the park with the zoo by taking the subway line 1, stop Szechenyi Fürdö (Szechenyi Thermal Bath).
Entrance fees Budapest Zoo 2024: As an adult you pay 4500 Forint entrance fee (about 12 Euro, as of the beginning of 2024. There are discounts for children, students, pensioners and families, among others.
Dogs Budapest Zoo: Bringing dogs is not allowed. Exception: registered assistance dogs with appropriate documentation and proof of vaccination. The documents must be submitted to the zoo by email at least two working days before the visit. In response, the zoo will either approve or refuse the visit with a dog.
Animals at Budapest Zoo: There are over 100 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. This makes it a big zoo. All well-known zoo animals like elephants, tigers, lions, hippos, rhinos, camels, various monkeys and many, many more can be seen at Budapest Zoo. The zoo is divided by continents and regions like tropical America, Australia, Africa, Madagascar and so on. You can also see some animals that are not found in many other zoos in Europe. The Budapest Zoo is also known for its large shark aquarium.
There are several restaurants, cafes, fast food stands, ice cream vendors and much more in the zoo. Like the entrance fee to the zoo, the gastronomy at the Budapest Zoo is also a little cheaper than in zoos in other countries in Europe.
List of highlights Budapest Zoo
Palm House and Tropical House
The Palm House (Pálmaház) is an impressive Art Nouveau building that houses exotic plants and animals. The Tropical House, an adjacent area, offers a rainforest with free-roaming birds, butterflies and monkeys.
Savannah House
The Savanna House is home to the big cats and other animals of Africa, including giraffes, rhinos and zebras. Visitors can observe the animals from Africa in a spacious outdoor area.
Polar Bears and Sea Lions
In the Polar Area, visitors can watch polar bears swimming and playing. In the immediate vicinity is the sea lion pool, where feedings and shows take place regularly.
Elephant House
Another highlight is the Elephant House. Here you can observe Asian elephants in one of the zoo’s largest enclosures.
Big Cat House
Lions, tigers and leopards live in spacious enclosures. These majestic animals are particularly active and fascinating to watch, especially during feedings.
Aquariums
In the reptile and amphibian houses of the zoo, visitors can see snakes, crocodiles, turtles and numerous fish from all over the world. The aquariums offer an insight into life under water, both tropical and native fish.
Buildings
The zoo is known for its many historic buildings, which were built in the Art Nouveau and historicist style. Particularly striking is the elephant house with its dome-like structure and the giraffe house, which is also architecturally striking.
Conclusion: Budapest Zoo is a zoo like in a big city in Germany. All the important animals in the world and many other animal species are present. The entrance fee and incidental costs are somewhat lower than in a comparable zoo in Western Europe. Overall, we liked Budapest Zoo. If you have time and interest, you should visit the zoo. It takes several hours to see everything. There is also a lot for children, several petting zoos, playgrounds, etc.
Guided tour of Budapest Castle for only 10 eurosThere are several providers of tours of Budapest Castle. An English-language tour costs only 10 euros and is very good and informative. You can book this castle tour on the website Getyourguide: Click here |