Budapest Zoo was privately established in 1866. Around 1910, it was bought by the state and redeveloped.
Has over 2000 animals including primates; rhinoceros, giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers, polar bears, and livestock including swallow bellied woolly pigs; bold necked hens; spotted cattle; mudi dogs; cikta sheep.
Has various animal displays representing the African savannah, the artic area, and the wetland habitats.
It also has an animal petting area.
Opening Times & Prices
Daily from 09:00 to 16:00/19:00
(Times vary - stays open longer in summer and weekends)
Entrance fee: around 1,700 Forints
Address
Állatkerti krt. 6-12
near Heroes' Square
Tel: + (36) 1 273 4900
How to Get There
Metro M1 (Yellow) Széchenyi fürdő
External Links
Official web Site
Captive Animals Protection Society
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