Budapest Zoo brings together animal care, botanical collections and historic architecture in a City Park institution more than 150 years old.
A nineteenth-century public institution
Established in the nineteenth century, the zoo formed part of Budapest's growing interest in nature, education and leisure. Its location in City Park placed animal collections among the city's other developing public attractions.
Architecture and changing conservation ideas
The zoo is known not only for animals but for decorative architecture and planted spaces. Its role has changed with modern approaches to animal welfare, conservation and education; today's exhibits should be judged by current information, not historic conditions.
STORIES & LOCAL TRADITIONS
Stories people tell.
DOCUMENTED HISTORICAL ACCOUNT
From wildlife research to film history
Budapest visitor information records visits from internationally known naturalists including Konrad Lorenz and Jane Goodall. It also notes that part of the film Bluebeard, featuring Richard Burton, was shot at the zoo.
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CATEGORY
Landmarks
LOCATION
1146 Budapest, Állatkerti körút 6-12
Plan your visit
Make this a stop on a wider neighbourhood walk. Check individual interior visits or paid areas separately before making fixed plans.
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