Animals and nature
Zoos, wildlife parks, nature education sites and animal-themed family activities in Budapest, with information to check before you go.
Scheduled opportunities
12 results in alphabetical order
Sunday 13 September 2026, 09:00–12:30
Dinosaur Morning with Don!
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
A dinosaur-themed family morning at the Biodóm Urban Oasis. Entry through the Biodóm gate.
20 September 2026, 10:00–11:00 and 12:00–13:00
Cultural Heritage Day – Themed Guided Tours
ELTE Botanical Garden
Two registration-only guided tours explore the botanical garden's history, remarkable plants from distant continents and living fossils that may already have been seen by dinosaurs.
20 September 2026, 11:00; approximately 2 hours
MOSS – Life on the Invisible Boundary
ELTE Botanical Garden
An interactive nature programme with a tactile exhibition, microscope observations, a garden walk, artistic connections and the creation of a personal moss landscape.
20 September 2026, 10:00–17:00
64th TerraPlaza – exotic animal exhibition
Lurdy House
An exhibition introducing unusual terrarium and aquarium animals and their care.
Saturday 3 October 2026, 10:00–16:00
World Animal Day
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
Playful interactive stations explore how to protect species and their habitats. Visitors can also meet wildlife rescuers and zoo educators.
3 October 2026, 16:00
Chameleon Day
Wekerle Cultural Centre
Meet live chameleons and learn about them, with stories, games and craft activities.
10–11 October 2026, 10:00–18:00 each day
Happy Cat International Cat Show
Lurdy House
Discover cat breeds at a show organized by the Macskamánia Hungarian Cat Association.
18 October 2026
65th TerraPlaza – exotic animal exhibition
Lurdy House
An exhibition introducing unusual terrarium and aquarium animals and their care.
8 November 2026, 09:00
Autumn International Insect Fair
KMO Cultural Centre
An insect exhibition and fair at KMO.
14–15 November 2026
Macskamánia Cat Show
Lurdy House
Discover cat breeds at a show organized by the Macskamánia Hungarian Cat Association.
15 November 2026, 11:00; 1.5–2 hours
Poisonous Plants – Themed Guided Tour
ELTE Botanical Garden
A 90–120 minute walk led by a horticultural engineer about the historical, medical and natural roles of plant poisons, with living examples from the botanical garden's collections.
6 December 2026
66th TerraPlaza – exotic animal exhibition
Lurdy House
An exhibition introducing unusual terrarium and aquarium animals and their care.
Places to discover
12 results in alphabetical order
Buda Arboretum
The arboretum on MATE's Buda campus has two garden sections with varied collections of ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials.
Buda Castle Cave
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
A historic zoo with over 8,000 animals, wildlife from seven continents, animal houses and outdoor enclosures.
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
An indoor visitor attraction shared with resident cats, featuring cat-themed art and playful experiences; admission is for ages eight and up.
ELTE Botanical Garden
A botanical garden in Budapest with outdoor plant collections and tropical greenhouse displays.
Hegyvidék Pollinator Nature Trail
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
Kőpark Geological Trail
A short geological trail above the Szemlő-hegy Cave presenting 440 million years of Hungarian rock formations in chronological order; it is freely accessible all year round.
Ludovika Hussar Riding Hall
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
A park animal collection open from spring to autumn, with fallow deer, rabbits, ponies, ornamental ducks and rescued birds.
Mocsáros Nature Trail
A nature or animal-related venue; check the visiting rules before setting out.
Mókaliget Squirrel and Bird Park
An outdoor grove for observing wild squirrels and birds, with places to rest and feeding structures for the animals.
Opening hours, prices, age limits and dates may change. Always check the selected venue's or activity's official website before setting off.
