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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!
Sharp-eyed visitors may spot free-living geckos on the walls of the zoo’s Shark School (Cápasuli) and the surrounding buildings, with a bit of luck. These geckos aren’t escaped animals, and in fact, we don’t even keep this species at the Zoo. However, their story is quite interesting.
Starting today, we’re offering even more space and more animals for you to enjoy. As of this morning’s opening, the outdoor enclosures of the Biodome are now accessible to visitors. Among the animals on display, water buffalo and hungarian grey cattle are back after decades of absence.
On August 9th, we celebrated our Zoo’s birthday, marking the 158th anniversary of its opening. For those who couldn’t join us that day—and for those who did and celebrated with us—we’ve created this video to relive the occasion.
As a special “birthday gift” for the public on the 158th anniversary of our Zoo’s opening, we delighted visitors with two growling, furry surprises: Csángó and Hargita, two young brown bears who recently arrived.
Sharp-eyed visitors may spot free-living geckos on the walls of the zoo’s Shark School (Cápasuli) and the surrounding buildings, with a bit of luck. These geckos aren’t escaped animals, and in fact, we don’t even keep this species at the Zoo. However, their story is quite interesting.
Starting today, we’re offering even more space and more animals for you to enjoy. As of this morning’s opening, the outdoor enclosures of the Biodome are now accessible to visitors. Among the animals on display, water buffalo and hungarian grey cattle are back after decades of absence.
On August 9th, we celebrated our Zoo’s birthday, marking the 158th anniversary of its opening. For those who couldn’t join us that day—and for those who did and celebrated with us—we’ve created this video to relive the occasion.
As a special “birthday gift” for the public on the 158th anniversary of our Zoo’s opening, we delighted visitors with two growling, furry surprises: Csángó and Hargita, two young brown bears who recently arrived.
Programs
at the Zoo
In 2024, the “Be there!” experience programs at the Budapest Zoo will once again offer unforgettable experiences to visitors. Our “Be there!” public programs—as every year—will welcome visitors at the Budapest Zoo until November 1st.
- 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.