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Sights & culture

A new spectacle is loading: Why Budapest Zoo's Biodome is a November must-see

Gear up for the festive season and indulge your senses at a special location: Biodome is to host a new light exhibition with nature in the spotlight.

August 29 at 5:14 PM CEST

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Budapest Weekend Guide 30 August - 1 September

Budapest is always buzzing. Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.

March 19 at 4:30 PM CET

Sights & culture

Illuminate your Budapest trip – Spring Lantern Magic opens at Budapest Zoo

Join an atmospheric evening lantern parade at the Zoo!

March 1 at 11:57 AM CET

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Enter new dimensions at this amazing light exhibition inside Budapest Zoo's Biodome

Don't miss out on this new attraction; an array of light installations illuminating the Budapest Zoo's majestic glass structure.

February 15 at 1:36 PM CET

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Budapest Zoo's majestic Biodome is about to turn into an illuminated spectacle

March heralds the arrival of the 'Lightdome,' illuminating the whole space with awe-inspiring creations by both local and international light artists.

January 2 at 3:55 PM CET

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Meet the newborn armadillo at the Budapest Zoo

The baby boy, yet to be named, emerged from his shelter on January 1st. So with a bit of luck, you can catch a glimpse of him at the Palm House.

January 20, 2023 at 10:07 AM CET

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Wintertime with kids – 15 family-friendly activities from petting cats to sledding

We have rounded up child-friendly activities for the colder months that will set you off on a family adventure.

August 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM CEST

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Tests of courage, seal shows and light jugglers – it’s Night of Zoos!

Spend your Friday evening with seals, lions and fire jugglers when the annual Night of Zoos takes place at three locations across Budapest.

July 27, 2022 at 9:44 AM CEST

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Pictures of Budapest – Animals two by two

Animal magic in Budapest – our photographers visited the city's menageries to create these delightful images of llamas, giraffes and sharks, cats, raccoons and ostriches.

July 11, 2022 at 1:55 PM CEST

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Kangaroo on the loose in Csepel

Boing boing! A kangaroo escaped in Budapest on Saturday night, bizarrely finding himself on the mean streets of Csepel when police were alerted and gave chase. He's now safe and sound in Budapest Zoo.

July 5, 2022 at 10:53 AM CEST

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Manul cats developing nicely at Budapest Zoo

Check out the manul cats next time you're at Budapest Zoo, six kittens born here last March and now developing nicely as hunting instincts slowly kick in.

April 12, 2022 at 10:37 AM CEST

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Pictures of Budapest – Hungry hippos and canoodling bears

Take a look at these cute creatures in Budapest Zoo, captured by our expert photographers – the meerkats are even posing for the lens!

March 9, 2022 at 1:46 PM CET

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Why did the penguin cross the road? Sanyika the runaway escapes from Budapest Zoo

Follow the adventures of Sanyika, the Cape penguin, who fancied doing a little sightseeing around the freezing streets of Zugló before being captured by local police and taken back to Budapest Zoo.

January 31, 2022 at 10:24 AM CET

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UK expert places Budapest Zoo among the best in Europe

Budapest Zoo rated 15th out of 126 in Europe by leading UK expert Anthony Sheridan, assessed according to biodiversity, research, conservation and the overall visitor experience.

December 27, 2021 at 1:42 PM CET

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Meet the Grünbergers, whose ornate chandeliers have illuminated Budapest interiors for 100 years

Makers of fine chandeliers for four generations, the Grünbergers of Nagymező utca are the continuation of a long family tradition, their work illuminating some of Budapest's most famous landmarks.

October 19, 2021 at 12:16 PM CEST

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Baby zebra just born at Budapest Zoo

Welcome to Budapest, Zucchero! Born a few days ago, this baby zebra is already on view to the public, in close proximity to his mother, Romy, now the proud parent of three foals.