Looking for a child-friendly entertainment?
The Budapest Zoo & Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest zoos in the world, having been open to the public since 1866. The Budapest Zoo is home to a number of noteworthy Art Nouveau buildings: the main entrance, the Elephant House, the Bird House and the Palm House. Kids will enjoy the 'Kindergarten', where various baby animals can be seen together in one area. The Budapest Zoo always provides a great experience as it's more like being in a botanical garden with animals.
Angele, the elephant at Budapest Zoo
Opening hours:
Jan, Feb & Dec: Monday - Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
Mar & Oct: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm, Friday - Sunday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Apr & Sept: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 5:30 pm, Friday - Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
May to Aug: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6:30 pm, Friday - Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Please note, that the cashier closes one hour earlier and the animal houses close half an hour earlier than the Zoo.
Entrance fees:
Adult: HUF 2,100
Child & Student: HUF 1,500
Family ticket: HUF 6,100 (2 adults & 2 children)
Getting to the Budapest Zoo:
Take the Millennium Underground (M1) to Széchenyi Fürdő
Insider Tip:
In the summer (July and August, on Wednesdays), the Budapest Zoo hosts a series of open-air evening jazz concerts. It's a unique experience; concerts usually start at 8:30 pm and the Aquarium and the Palm House both have extended opening hours. The complete schedule is listed on the zoo's website.
