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
- Opening hours
From Monday to Friday:
Weekends & holidays:
- Prices
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Zoo news
Be well informed about life at the zoo!
The newest residents of the Palm House are the golden-handed tamarins. Our zoo has worked with this species before, but in recent years we did not have them. The recently arrived animals now share their enclosure with nocturnal monkeys, which makes sense since both species are native to South America.
Exotic animals, such as lemurs, are not suitable as pets because they are highly social creatures and, when hand-raised by humans, they often miss out on proper socialization with their own kind. The safest way to enjoy these animals is by observing them in zoos or wildlife conservation centers.
The newest residents of the Palm House are the golden-handed tamarins. Our zoo has worked with this species before, but in recent years we did not have them. The recently arrived animals now share their enclosure with nocturnal monkeys, which makes sense since both species are native to South America.
Exotic animals, such as lemurs, are not suitable as pets because they are highly social creatures and, when hand-raised by humans, they often miss out on proper socialization with their own kind. The safest way to enjoy these animals is by observing them in zoos or wildlife conservation centers.
Programs
at the Zoo
Animals like you’ve never seen them before (colors, lights, magic). The World of Animals Chinese Lantern Festival is a special event taking place from October 17, 2025, to February 22, 2026, honoring thousands of years of Chinese traditions.
The World Press Photo exhibition showcases a carefully curated selection of the world’s best and most significant press and documentary photographs.
All featured works are chosen by an independent jury, ensuring that visitors can see powerful and thought-provoking visual stories from around the globe.
This year marks the 33rd Day for Children with Disabilities, an event that offers an unforgettable experience for children with disabilities and their families.
- 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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