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The Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the most interesting and entertaining places in Hungary where everyone finds something according to his mood and choice. The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden has more than 2000 animals is open all throughout the year.
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden had opened in the year 1866 as a private organization and in the 19th and 20th centuries the park underwent major reconstruction. The most memorable buildings which were built during this period in the zoo are the artificial Small and Great Rocks and Elephant House.
The main entrance of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden has two elephants guarding the main gate. The main attractions in the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden include the Elephant House, Palm Tree House & Aquarium, Birdhouse, Majomvilág and the butterfly garden.
The Zoo is open all year round from 9.00 to 16.00 hours every day. The entry fee for adults is 1700 HUF and for children, aged 2-14 years, it is 1200 HUF. A student who has an ISIC is required to pay 1200 HUF. These tickets are valid in the Palm House and Aquarium as well.
The quickest way to reach Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is to take the M1 yellow metro and getting down at Széchenyl fürdo stop. The other way is to take a trolley bus 72, 75 and 79.
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