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Tropical experience in the Palm HouseJanuary 28, 2019
Our Zoo is worth a visit, even when it is cold outside, since we are open whatever the weather and, in our heated animal enclosures, we offer a real tropical climate.
The Shark School is now openJanuary 16, 2019
In December 2018 a new Shark School was added to the attractions of the Once-upon-a-Time Castle. This exciting exhibit gives an insight to a world that in most zoos is behind the scenes.
The “Hedgehog” Animal Rescue Centre has openedNovember 20, 2018
The Zoo has been involved in rescuing injured birds and small mammals for a long time. In our new Rescue Centre the public can view the entire rescue process.
Patagonian mara pupsOctober 28, 2018
Patagonian maras, endemic in South America, brought a smile to our faces this year with their ten pups. The five pups most recently born have just come out from their refuge to the enclosure.
Baby armadilloSeptember 5, 2018
A pup was born to the Southern three-banded armadillos on show in the historic Palm House (America Tropicana). The baby mainly comes out in the afternoon hours because the adult animals are fed at this time.
NIGHT OF THE ZOOS - A SPECTACULAR EVENING AT BUDAPEST ZOOAugust 25, 2018
On 31st of August, the last Friday of this summer, Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden welcomes the visitors with unique evening programs, on the occasion of the VII. Night of the Zoos.
A baby anteater was bornAugust 22, 2018
The latest baby giant anteater in Budapest was born on 16 June. This species is native to South America, but the parents of the baby came from zoos in Scotland and Germany, back in 2014. This is the couple’s second baby.
Two dozen flamingo chicksAugust 15, 2018
This year already more than two dozen - a total of 25 chicks - hatched among the greater flamingos, and further chicks can be expected to be born. Together with the youngsters, the Budapest flock of flamingos consists of 139 animals.
The Butterfly Garden is open nowAugust 8, 2018
The Butterfly Garden, where the public can admire several hundreds of colourful tropical butterflies, mainly from Central America and South-East Asia, from close up, can be visited from the end of May until September, when the nights start to become cool.
THE ONCE-UPON-A-TIME CASTLE HAS OPENED!May 18, 2018
The Zoo’s new wonderland has opened in the area where the amusement park used to be. Special small animals, close animal encounters, fabulous adventures and absorbing games are waiting for you.