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Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Entertainment4.5 · 48 4824.1 · 4 171≈ 2 h 30 minEntry: ~5000 HUF3.8 km from the center
One of the oldest zoos in the world, opened in City Park in 1866. The grounds are famous for pairing diverse wildlife with Art Nouveau architectural masterworks: Kornél Neuschloss's Elephant House crowned with Zsolnay ceramic tiles, the ornate main gate flanked by stone polar bears, and the artificial Great Rock holding the Magical Hill exhibit. Over a thousand animal species thrive amid historic pavilions and botanical gardens.
Highlights
- Art Nouveau Elephant House with Zsolnay tiles
- One of Europe's oldest zoos, founded in 1866
- Artificial Great Rock with the Magical Hill exhibition
- Historic entry gate with carved stone bears
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 19:00 |
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