Szeged Zoo, Wildlife park in Szeged, Hungary
Szeged Zoo covers nearly 45 hectares, mostly natural forest, and groups its animals roughly by continent. The 2008 main entrance building houses ticket offices, restrooms, a gift shop and a small conference room. The South America section, opened for the park's fifth anniversary, keeps animals in large enclosures bounded mostly by electric fencing.
The facility opened in 1989, beginning with smaller animal species due to budget limitations during its early years. Over time, it expanded its collection to include larger and more diverse animals as resources became available.
The zoo features dedicated sections where visitors can observe animals organized by their native regions and climates. This layout helps guests understand how different species live in their natural environments.
Opening hours vary by season, so visitors should expect shorter days in winter and extended hours during summer months. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and allow plenty of time to explore the large grounds.
The zoo began in 1989 with small species only, and its success breeding tamarins (karmosmajmok) brought international recognition. In 2014 it became the third zoo in the world to exhibit the Hungarian meadow viper (rákosi vipera) in outdoor terrariums. The Madagascar House dates from 2006, when the Africa section was expanded.
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