Budapest Zoo India House

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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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Feb 27, 2025
I know there's controversy about zoos as it is, which I've never really bothered about as long as the animals are well looked after, however, I left this zoo feeling very sad for the animals. The onl…Full review by jennibumbum
Feb 26, 2025
If you like to see magnificent animals imprisoned and depressed this is the place for you. That poor rhino has lost all its spirit. A hellhole.Full review by Departure34615952135
Feb 5, 2025
A visit to the Budapest Zoo is mandatory. with or without children, I highly recommend this location. It is well thought out, well structured, has many animals, is very big and the entrance ticket is…Full review by Yone1410

Facts

Annual visitors:1–1.1 million
Director:Roland Szabó

Questions & answers

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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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Hi, no it wasn't allowed when we went in June 24 x
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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, I would say I spent about 3 hours there - that's including a stop for lunch. Unfortunately many of the enclosures and the botanical gardens were closed for maintenance, …
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Hi, I would say I spent about 3 hours there - that's including a stop for lunch. Unfortunately many of the enclosures and the botanical gardens were closed for maintenance, hibernation or the winter so there were many things we weren't able to see but we made the most of it.
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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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