Programs at the Zoo

Throughout the year we have a range of special activities for visitors.
As every year, our “Be There!” public programmes await visitors from spring to autumn at the Budapest Zoo.

Upcoming / current programs
4. March 2026.
15. March 2026.

The 160-year history of the Budapest Zoo comes to life through archival photographs. The images of this anniversary photo exhibition are placed throughout the Zoo, recalling iconic locations and moments from the past.

3. March 2026.
3. May 2026.

Magical Hungary is a prestigious, year-long nature photography competition, and an exhibition of its award-winning images at Magic Mountain presents the rich wildlife and natural beauty of Hungary’s national parks.

Previous programmes
30. August 2024.
19:00
30. August 2024.
23:59

For more than a decade, it has been a tradition for Hungary’s zoos, wildlife parks, and animal exhibition sites to offer special evening programs for the public at the end of August, on the last Friday night of summer. This is Zoo at Night.

9. August 2024.
09:00
9. August 2024.
18:00

Our prestigious Zoo will celebrate its 158th birthday in exactly four weeks, on Friday, August 9th. Of course, we are preparing programs for this special occasion.

10. May 2024.
10:00
12. May 2024.
18:00

May 10–12, the gates to chimney cake heaven will open once again as we celebrate the 4th Kürtőskalács Festival.

18. March 2024.
18:00
21. April 2024.
22:00

From mid-March to the third weekend of April, for five consecutive weeks, we invite the public to enjoy the atmospheric Spring Lantern Magic in the eastern part of the Zoo.

1. March 2024.
17:00
17. March 2024.
22:00

The Biodome will host a unique light art event from March 1 to 17. This will be the first time the interior spaces of the Biodome will be open to the public.

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