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Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.
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A great way to spend a day in Budapest! It's a huge zoo with some amazing animals to see - especially the polar bear, gorillas and red pandas!
There is also multiple areas to fill up water bottles, lots of WCs & plenty of cafés to stop and eat & drink at. In addition, there is also some smoking areas on-site.
Fantastic for all ages and at a fair price given how much there is to see.
There is also multiple areas to fill up water bottles, lots of WCs & plenty of cafés to stop and eat & drink at. In addition, there is also some smoking areas on-site.
Fantastic for all ages and at a fair price given how much there is to see.
Extensive area to walk around with lots of enclosures and covered exhibits. Check times for events like tiger feeding, gorilla lunch and Elephant training. All great too see. Plenty of rest areas for drink and snacks.
Easily spend several hours here.
Easily spend several hours here.
BUDAPEST ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
I tend to avoid visiting zoos due to ethical concerns, but we decided to go to this particular one because it's one of the oldest and most famous in the world. I had also heard positive reviews about it and was intrigued by some of its Art Nouveau-style buildings. However, it turned out to be a genuine disappointment! The spaces were maze-like and in a state of neglect. Many enclosures were empty, lacking any animals. The areas where the animals were kept seemed much too small. Lions and all the feline species were confined to cramped cages, as were other animals, such as squirrels desperately trying to escape through the bars. The only real highlight was encountering lemurs moving freely inside one of the buildings. I'm puzzled as to how this place still maintains its reputation and high ratings.
I tend to avoid visiting zoos due to ethical concerns, but we decided to go to this particular one because it's one of the oldest and most famous in the world. I had also heard positive reviews about it and was intrigued by some of its Art Nouveau-style buildings. However, it turned out to be a genuine disappointment! The spaces were maze-like and in a state of neglect. Many enclosures were empty, lacking any animals. The areas where the animals were kept seemed much too small. Lions and all the feline species were confined to cramped cages, as were other animals, such as squirrels desperately trying to escape through the bars. The only real highlight was encountering lemurs moving freely inside one of the buildings. I'm puzzled as to how this place still maintains its reputation and high ratings.
The Budapest Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Hungary. It was the only one of its kind in the country from its opening in 1866 until the 1950s, when the first rural zoos were established. It is located in the 14th district of Budapest, in Városliget, and has been a nature reserve since 1986.
Location and area of the Budapest Zoo
The zoo covers an area of 10.7 hectares at the west end of the City Park. In its immediate vicinity are the Amusement Park, the Budapest Circus, the Gundel Restaurant and the Bagolyvár Restaurant, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts.
Part of the Zoo has been carved out of the Zoo for part of the Amusement Park, but the area of the Budapest Circus and the two neighbouring restaurants were once part of the Zoo. What's more, the Széchenyi Baths area was originally reserved for the later expansion of the garden. As a result of the land reclamations, by 1912 only 11 hectares of the original 18 hectares had been left.
Zoological collection
The Zoo exhibits around 5,000 specimens of 733 animal species. Its species composition provides a broad overview of the diversity of life on Earth. The collection includes animals from every continent, from the most popular mammals and birds in zoos to reptiles, amphibians, fish and a rich collection of invertebrates.
Location and area of the Budapest Zoo
The zoo covers an area of 10.7 hectares at the west end of the City Park. In its immediate vicinity are the Amusement Park, the Budapest Circus, the Gundel Restaurant and the Bagolyvár Restaurant, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts.
Part of the Zoo has been carved out of the Zoo for part of the Amusement Park, but the area of the Budapest Circus and the two neighbouring restaurants were once part of the Zoo. What's more, the Széchenyi Baths area was originally reserved for the later expansion of the garden. As a result of the land reclamations, by 1912 only 11 hectares of the original 18 hectares had been left.
Zoological collection
The Zoo exhibits around 5,000 specimens of 733 animal species. Its species composition provides a broad overview of the diversity of life on Earth. The collection includes animals from every continent, from the most popular mammals and birds in zoos to reptiles, amphibians, fish and a rich collection of invertebrates.
The zoo is very big and interesting, lots of different animals and themed places.
The zoo also houses a botanical garden with a diverse collection of plants, trees, and flowers from different regions. This botanical aspect adds an extra layer of appeal for visitors interested in both animals and plants.
The zoo also houses a botanical garden with a diverse collection of plants, trees, and flowers from different regions. This botanical aspect adds an extra layer of appeal for visitors interested in both animals and plants.
A beautiful place .. but I recommend going early .. although the park opens until seven in the evening, most of the animals sleep or disappear after 1 o’clock .. I did not feel that there was enough care in the fish aquarium and animals .. the tanks were dirty, and the animals appeared a little tired. .. But in general, it is a good place to visit, and there are discounts for students and universities🤩
Oh, my gosh this place is huge!! You can easily spend a whole day here. Get a map of the place right after the entrance as you will surely get lost otherwise.
Tickets can be bought online, at a window or on a machine (way faster).
There is so much to see and do (feeding sessions, petting zoo, science sections, places where you can get really close to the animals - vultures, lemurs, butterfly room, bats room). These were my favourite places! The decor is mesmerising and amazing in scale.
There are multiple stop point where you can sit and enjoy some great meals and refreshments. Also, smoking sections along the way.
The variety of animals was astonishing. All well kept and looked out for. With large enclosures and off-public hours.
Tickets can be bought online, at a window or on a machine (way faster).
There is so much to see and do (feeding sessions, petting zoo, science sections, places where you can get really close to the animals - vultures, lemurs, butterfly room, bats room). These were my favourite places! The decor is mesmerising and amazing in scale.
There are multiple stop point where you can sit and enjoy some great meals and refreshments. Also, smoking sections along the way.
The variety of animals was astonishing. All well kept and looked out for. With large enclosures and off-public hours.
