Budapest Tourism: Budapest Zoo

Video Transcript

"The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden in Budapest Hungary is a conservation and research center with breeding programs for endangered native and exotic species. It's also one of the oldest zoos in the world. It opened its doors in 1866 as a private institution but was taken over by the city at the turn of the century. The India inspired elephant house is an original exhibit. You'll find that the Budapest Zoo is like most zoos. There's a petting zoo for the little children that gives kids and adults a chance to get up close and personal with some of its tamer animals like the goats and the sheep. There's also an animals in action show twice daily. The Budapest Zoo features one of the most diverse collections in Eastern Europe with more than 2000 different species. A variety of food and beverage vendors are scattered throughout the property for your enjoyment. Go online for ticket prices as well as hours of operation."