Opened on 9 August 1866, one of the oldest zoos in the world, and an Art Nouveau showcase: many of its 36 buildings are listed, from the Zsolnay-tiled Elephant House to the Owl House and the Great Rock. Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) gave her own giraffe from Schönbrunn in 1868.
- Address
- Állatkerti körút 6-12, 1146 Budapest
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00); Sat-Sun 09:00-17:30 in October; shorter in winter; open every day of the year (zoobudapest.com)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 3 h
- Price
- Adult HUF 5,900; child (2-18) HUF 4,200; senior HUF 2,500; baby ticket (under 2) HUF 400; covers the Palm House, Aquarium, Magic Mountain and Biodome (zoobudapest.com, checked 2026-10)
- Price level
- Ft Ft Ft
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Come in through the main gate on Állatkerti körút with its stone elephants: it is part of the Secession ensemble.
- Under-14s may only enter with an adult; children under 2 need the HUF 400 baby ticket.