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1146 Budapest, Allatkerti krt. 6-12
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Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: The zoo....
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  • belgianchocolate
  • Updated By belgianchocolate on October 15, 2004
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  • Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden - Budapest
    by belgianchocolate

    Ok , I still haven't told ou where I was going to.
    The zoo of course. Since there are a lot
    of things closed on a monday but the zoos
    never close on monday. Visiting the zoo
    is a real monday activity.

    Why should you visit the zoo in Budapest?
    Well I think the zoo is a tipical product of it's
    time and place here. Some sources might say
    that the zoo's architectural value is low.
    That it is jugendstil but ludicrous...
    The architect is 'Kornel Neuschlob'.
    And i loved it. That sort of buildings belong in a zoo.
    The elephant house is for instance inspired by
    a mosque. The entrance building is a real pearl.

    Anyway. The zoo itself is quit nice. They got
    a large collection of animals who look healthy
    and are well taken care of. True , some
    enclosures are too little and there still is
    some work that has to be done.
    The zoo has a special collection of snakes ,
    insects and little monkeys. (the zoo has 200
    monkeys.) They got special combinations of
    animals.

    There is one thing you have to pay extra for.
    It is the greenhouse. But it is worth it.
    (only 400 forint - a little more then one euro)
    It has gone true a ten year renovation and
    contains many plants , reptiles , monkeys.
    Under it you will end up in a fantastic aquarium.
    And there is a beautifull cafféé with terrace..
    Sweet , coffe and animals.

    Don't forget the petting zoo...it is great.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
  • Website: http://www.zoobudapest.com
  • Other Contact: Free with the Budapest card.
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: The Budapest Zoo
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  • MedioLatino
  • By MedioLatino on September 24, 2004
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  • The Elephant House in the Budapest Zoo - Budapest
    The Elephant House in the
    Budapest Zoo
    by MedioLatino, 4 more photos
    If you like animals, the Budapest Zoo offers you a wide variety of exotical ones!

    Don't miss the beautiful Elephant House (nice building and godd view from it's tower over the whole zoo - see my picture) and the just reopened Palm House.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: Visting Budapest Zoo
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  • Travelchili
  • By Travelchili on December 13, 2003
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  • Feeding the camel:) - Budapest
    Feeding the camel:)
    by Travelchili
    This could be especially fun for kids as this zoo has over 2000 animals, supposedly being one of the best zoos you can find in Eastern Europe.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: From behind The Heroes' Square go inside the Népliget. (If you stand in front of the Heros' monument, then on the left side)
  • Website: http://www.zoobudapest.com
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: ZOO
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  • Shofja
  • Updated By Shofja on October 29, 2003
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  • Racoons - Budapest
    Racoons
    by Shofja
    We like Budapesta ZOO - the most progressive zoo in Europe (it's said in guide-book). There are many very interesting exibitions, for example, butterflys, insects (some of insects were disgusting :-) Of course :-) !) We saw beautifull parrots. The lion was sleeping when we visit him :-), but raccons demonstrated very great interest to our foto cameras :-) And one interesting fact (told by one local inhabitant) - the couple of Budapesta ZOO's hippopotamus every year had a baby (because they have termal pool!).
    There are about 500 species, so everyone can find something interesting.
    We spend there some hours and this realy was great walk through ZOO.
    And now about prices - 1500 Ft (adult); 700 Ft (children), Budapest Card - free entrance!
    Open daily 10:00-20:00

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: From behind The Heroes' Square go inside the Népliget. (If you stand in front of the Heros' monument, then on the left side)
  • Website: http://www.zoobudapest.com
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: Budapest Zoo
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  • kadybay
  • By kadybay on June 4, 2005
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  • Elephant House Entry - Budapest
    Elephant House Entry
    by kadybay
    This zoo has beautiful grounds and most of the animal habitats are open air and somewhat natural looking. For example, the rhinocerous exhibit is designed for you to be able to touch the rhino if it is next to the fence.
    The only con I noticed were the remarkably dirty bathrooms. Otherwise, its a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
  • Website: http://www.zoobudapest.com
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  • Raimix
  • Updated By Raimix on August 19, 2005
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  • @ http://home.earthlink.net/~cleita/budapest.html - Budapest
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    by Raimix

    The full name of this must see place is The Zoological and Botanical Garden.

    The old Zoo dates from the 1866. Lot of things inside is made of oriental style, mountain (for white bears) and a lake (for water birds) are inside too. I saw there lot of interesting animal species I havent seen before - gorillas, some exotic fishes and much more.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: I n City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: Bupapest Zoo
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  • Updated By alancollins on October 1, 2006
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  • Moorish elephant house - Budapest
    Moorish elephant house
    by alancollins, 4 more photos
    I realise that this may not be everyone's cup of tea, visiting a zoo. The zoo which was built in 1911 has a collection of over 2000 animals and a childrens area where they can encounter animals close up. This zoo also has an unusual moorish elephant house, a conservation and research centre, and an ongoing building program . The zoo itself is set in City Park which has a number of attractions. When I visited there was ice skating at one end of the park and a transport museum at the other.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: face to face to animals
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  • By ivanab on September 8, 2004
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  • Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden - Budapest
    by ivanab
    This zoo was certainly a big surprise. For the price of 1000 HUF you get a whole day of activities. First, it is huge. Second, there's a wide choice of animals to be seen and their very imaginative 'houses'. There's also a botanical garden inside, restaurants, lake and great amount of activities for children.
    I liked the house with butterflies thw most, 'cause you can get so near them that you can touch them and they fly free around your head.

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  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
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    Zoo - Budapest Zoological & Botanical Garden: Budapest Zoo
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  • pure1942
  • By pure1942 on March 3, 2008
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  • Entrance to Zoo - Budapest
    Entrance to Zoo
    by pure1942
    Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest in the world and is one of Hungary's most visited attractions. THe zoo is home to over 700 species of animals and 2000 species of plants.
    As well as the many animal enclosures and green areas the zoo also has a wealth of educational faciliites on animal life and conservation efforts. Among the animlas on show are hippos, polar bears, tigers and the biggest attraction - the zoo's elephants.
    The zoo was opened in August 1866 and many of the buidings date from this time and are considered historical buildings in their own right.

  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
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  • sunshine9689
  • Updated By sunshine9689 on November 26, 2006
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  • March, 2006. - Budapest
    March, 2006.
    by sunshine9689,
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    Zoo is right across the road from Szechenyi baths, so we decided to go there after.

    Ticket price was 1300 forints ($6.50) per person. You can also buy some animal food right after entering the Zoo.
    I had a nice time, especially in the gorillas room - it was amazing to look up close through the glass window at those huge animals.. and they were looking at us..

  • Phone: (+36 1) 363-3710
  • Directions: In City Park, near Heroes' Square. Take M1 to Hosok tere station or trolley-bus 72 from Arany J. u. M3 station to Allatkert stop. Also accessible by trolleys 75 79 from Stadionok and Keleti pu. (M2)
  • Website: http://www.zoobudapest.com
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