Nyíregyháza Zoo, Zoo in Sóstó recreation area, Nyíregyháza, Hungary.
Located within a 30-hectare oak forest, this zoological park houses 5,000 animals representing 500 species in naturalistic enclosures separated by water ditches.
The facility opened in 1974 as Nyíregyházi Vadaspark to display Hungarian native species, and expanded substantially after 1996 under director László Gajdos's leadership.
The zoo organizes educational programs about wildlife preservation while featuring a wax museum that illustrates the stages of human evolution.
Adult admission costs 7,500 HUF, children aged 3-14 pay 600 HUF, with special rates available for students, seniors, and organized groups.
The Green Pyramid and Oceanarium contains a 500,000-liter glass corridor where visitors can walk among sharks and observe marine life.
Location: Nyíregyháza
Inception: 1974
GPS coordinates: 47.99944,21.72500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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