Budapest Zoo is both a zoo and a botanical garden, founded in 1866, and several of its buildings are in the Art Nouveau style, so the architecture is part of the walk between enclosures. Buying tickets online lets you go straight in without queuing at the gate, which is worth doing with children who have little patience for a line before the animals even start.
Zoo/Aquarium
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
A zoo and botanical garden in one, founded in 1866, with Art Nouveau buildings among the animal enclosures.
Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Price
Adults 5,900 HUF; child and senior tickets 4,200 HUF (age limits not stated).
Tickets
Buy tickets online to skip the queue at the entrance.
Event
World Animal Day at the Zoo on 3 October 2026, 10:00-16:00.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT
Family Intelligence
Why kids will love it
Animals and plants share one ticket, and the Art Nouveau buildings give older children something to look at besides the enclosures. The trade-off right now: the seal training sessions and all ‘Animals in action’ programmes are cancelled until further notice, so do not build the day around a keeper demonstration.
Plan your visit
Where: View on map
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