Explore the
wildlife of seven
continents!

Travel to every corner of the Earth and encounter more than 8,000 unique animals in an exceptionally captivating heritage zoo.

Welcome
to the Budapest Zoo and
Botanical Garden

Papagáj ül a faágon

From Monday to Friday:

9 am - 6:00 pm

Weekends & holidays:

9 am - 7 pm

Adult ticket:

5 500 HUF

Child's ticket:

3 900 HUF

April 16 - October 5, 2025

Tired of standing in line? Buy zoo tickets online!

Zoo news

Be well informed about life at the zoo!

04/08/2025

Statement regarding recent press reports.

25/07/2025

Animal welfare is a far more complex and sensitive issue than it might seem at first glance. General statements are not enough to fully understand the topic—especially when viewed from the perspective of zoos and global wildlife conservation, where many additional factors come into play.

24/07/2025

The giant otter, a species once native to Argentina but missing for decades, has now returned to the country. The reintroduction program involves zoo-born individuals and their descendants, most of whom came from European zoos. Several institutions participating in the European breeding program for giant otters, maintained by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), have contributed to this effort, including the Budapest Zoo.

24/07/2025

We previously shared the news that our colleague, Borbála Kocsis, was appointed Vice Chair of the parrot advisory group within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). Now, we’re pleased to report another international achievement linked to her work.

04/08/2025

Statement regarding recent press reports.

25/07/2025

Animal welfare is a far more complex and sensitive issue than it might seem at first glance. General statements are not enough to fully understand the topic—especially when viewed from the perspective of zoos and global wildlife conservation, where many additional factors come into play.

24/07/2025

The giant otter, a species once native to Argentina but missing for decades, has now returned to the country. The reintroduction program involves zoo-born individuals and their descendants, most of whom came from European zoos. Several institutions participating in the European breeding program for giant otters, maintained by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), have contributed to this effort, including the Budapest Zoo.

24/07/2025

We previously shared the news that our colleague, Borbála Kocsis, was appointed Vice Chair of the parrot advisory group within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). Now, we’re pleased to report another international achievement linked to her work.

Kaméleon a faágon

Programs
at the Zoo

Állatkerti térkép - gyűrűsfarkú maki

The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden covers 11 hectares and includes a number of animal houses and pens. To find what you’re looking for easily, use the zoo map. You can easily zoom in and navigate through the digital interface, or download it so you always have it with you.

Orrszarvú
Alapítvány a Budapesti Állatkertért

The most popular way to support the Zoo is through the symbolic adoption of animals. Organized by the Zoo Foundation, thousands of people become honorary foster parents each year.

Magyar Madármentők Alapítvány logó

The Hungarian Bird Rescue Foundation was established by the Budapest Zoo in 2009. Every year, we save thousands of wild birds, small mammals, and reptiles from certain death. Hedgehogs burned in brush fires, birds fallen from nests, animals hit by cars or poisoned—all can count on us. More information about the rescue centre.

Modern zoos today are not only entertaining attractions, but also critically important centres for learning about and protecting wildlife, as well as key institutions for environmental education.

Pannon Park

Ready for the future!

The Pannon Park is the largest of the new developments at the Zoo. The almost 5-hectare show complex will be built entirely on land taken over from the redundant Amusement Park. The Pannon Park will be themed to evoke the world of the former Pannonian wilderness, with a unique visitor experience, cutting-edge zoo exhibit technology, innovative and forward-thinking architecture and technology.

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