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Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

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The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden has a history dating back to the 19th century. It is one of the oldest zoos in the world, as well as the oldest zoo …

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Jan 12, 2025
It was cheap to go in , but it was reflected in the zoo unfortunately. Maybe winter isn’t the best time to visit a zoo but a lot of the animals seemed sad and lonely , which was sad to watch . Other … Full review by Lucy K
Jan 1, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the zoo, spending about four hours there. Great variety of animals in clean enclosures. We would have liked to find an indoor cafe but lots of outdoor options open … Full review by emmavp
Jan 1, 2025
The place has a quite wide array of animals and the entrance tickets are priced fairly. It is a fun activity for a few hours. But a lot of the park was run down and some of the animal enclosures were… Full review by Oliver K
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This zoo could do with more funds but it is slowly being done up. The main entrance is located right next to the famous Gundel resta…
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This ZOO with its botanical garden has a really impressive history dating back to the 19th century. It is one of the oldest zoos in the worl…
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The Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden holds the title of being the oldest zoo in Hungary and one of the oldest worldwide. It is located in Bu…
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Facts

Opened:9 August 1866
Located:Budapest, Hungary
Annual visitors:1–1.1 million
Director:Roland Szabó

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Hi, is it recommend to go there in the winter or only in the summer Times?
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I visited in the winter and the park was empty nearly. Meant you could see all the animals with our fear of large crowds.
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can the public feed the elephants at the Budapest zoo
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I don't actually know the answer to that, sorry. When we were viewing the elephant talk and feed, the zoo keeper didn't offer the public the chance to throw the foods into the …
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I don't actually know the answer to that, sorry. When we were viewing the elephant talk and feed, the zoo keeper didn't offer the public the chance to throw the foods into the enclosure. However, visitor rules on their website state "in order to protect animal health and human health, feeding most of the animals is prohibited. However, certain animals are allowed to be fed with zoo biscuits, special fodder sold specifically for that purpose. Warning signs indicate the animals that can be fed." I can imagine the zoo biscuits are for the farm animals. Hopefully that helps!
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hi I i wanted to know how long would you say going around the zoo for? 3-4 hours?
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Hi Ariadna, We have visited the Budapest ZOO several times and have always found something intriguing and learned something new. In addition, there are other activities …
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Hi Ariadna, We have visited the Budapest ZOO several times and have always found something intriguing and learned something new. In addition, there are other activities available at the Zoo. Furthermore, you can feed the animals or observe how they feed them. You can stay a whole day, but bellow several hours (5 hours) don't count on it, and that is if you fly through the Zoo. And be sure to explore "secret" passages and all the houses. Yes, Budapest has a lot of fantastic attractions and things to offer, but the ZOO & Botanical Garden is at the top of the list for sure, regardless of age.
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We were wanting to go to the zoo on thursday the 6th of august...should we book in advance...or is it easy enough …
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We were wanting to go to the zoo on thursday the 6th of august...should we book in advance...or is it easy enough to pay on the day
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We went in march & was very quiet, we just paid at the gate as we wasn’t originally going to do it. But as it’s summer & with all the restrictions atm it might be easier to prebook so youve …
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We went in march & was very quiet, we just paid at the gate as we wasn’t originally going to do it. But as it’s summer & with all the restrictions atm it might be easier to prebook so youve already got your tickets!
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Is the Zoo open on January 1, March 15, Easter, May 1, August 20, October 23, Christmas, and New Year's Eve?
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The current opening hours can be viewed on our website. We are open every day of the year, except for December 24 and December 31, when we close...
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