A place where regardless of age, everyone finds something entertaining! In Budapest Zoo you can see more than 2000 animals from the African savannah to the arctic area.
As one of the oldest zoos in the world, Budapest Zoo looks back on great past and many of its monuments witnessed historic events.

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It opened in 1866 as a private institution. The city took over the place at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries and started an impressive development.

Top Attractions in Budapest Zoo The recently restored Elephant House to the right of the entrance has a small tower at its top where you can get a beautiful panorama view of the City Park. Fine Zsolnay ceramic tiles decorate the oriental style building's walls. The Europa Nostra organization awarded the Elephant House with an European Heritage Award “for the sensitive and precise restoration of a remarkable example of Hungarian Art Nouveau”. To the left of the entrance stands the Palm Tree House Aquarium , home to lush tropical plants, orchids, birds, and reptiles and exotic fishes. For the little ones the animal petting area is the most fascinating place within the zoo. They can caress and feed the goats, sheep. See our photos about our 2-year old son's encounter with the animals.

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