Budapest - Zoological-Botanical Garden

(Local Name: Fovárosi Allat-és Növénykert) The Budapest Zoological-Botanical Garden is situated in the north-west part of Városliget. It was laid out privately in 1866 and later handed over to the city. In 1911/12 enclosures and animal houses were designed to resemble natural habitats whilst also reflecting the very latest in modern architecture; the mosque-like elephant house and the aviary designed by Károly Kós are well worth seeing. Among the attractions are the birds of prey enclosure, the rock-garden, the polar bear and sea-lion pool, the children's zoo, the monkey-house, the caves for lions and bears, and the Africa house.

Along the paths interested visitors can study the flora of temperate latitudes, while tropical plants can be found in the architecturally interesting palm house as well as in the aquariums and terrariums for creatures from hot countries.