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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
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Zoo news
Be well informed about life at the zoo!
During the hottest days of summer, we take special measures to support the welfare of our animals. Shaded resting areas, pools, showers, fresh drinking water and other species-specific solutions help them regulate their body temperature naturally. We also pay special attention to our plants, visitors and staff during periods of extreme heat.
The Urban Oasis opened in the Biodome on 1 July. This approximately one-hectare indoor exhibition area welcomes visitors with lush tropical and subtropical vegetation, fascinating animals, including species not seen at our Zoo for decades, and around thirty realistic, life-sized prehistoric reptile models.
The horses transported last year from the Pentezug Wild Horse Reserve of Hortobágy National Park to Kazakhstan were released into the wild at the end of May in the Altyn Dala region. After a successful adaptation period, the horses are healthy, in good condition, and have adjusted well to their new habitat.
Time flies! It feels like only yesterday that Samu, the third calf of our elephant breeding pair, Angele and Assam, was born. In reality, however, more than five years have passed since then. From a biological perspective, the time had come for the young elephant to leave his “family home” and move to a new place.
During the hottest days of summer, we take special measures to support the welfare of our animals. Shaded resting areas, pools, showers, fresh drinking water and other species-specific solutions help them regulate their body temperature naturally. We also pay special attention to our plants, visitors and staff during periods of extreme heat.
The Urban Oasis opened in the Biodome on 1 July. This approximately one-hectare indoor exhibition area welcomes visitors with lush tropical and subtropical vegetation, fascinating animals, including species not seen at our Zoo for decades, and around thirty realistic, life-sized prehistoric reptile models.
The horses transported last year from the Pentezug Wild Horse Reserve of Hortobágy National Park to Kazakhstan were released into the wild at the end of May in the Altyn Dala region. After a successful adaptation period, the horses are healthy, in good condition, and have adjusted well to their new habitat.
Time flies! It feels like only yesterday that Samu, the third calf of our elephant breeding pair, Angele and Assam, was born. In reality, however, more than five years have passed since then. From a biological perspective, the time had come for the young elephant to leave his “family home” and move to a new place.
- Zoo map
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.
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.
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.
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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