Budapest’s Tropicarium, the Shark Zoo at 1122 Nagytétényi út 37-43 in Budafok-Tétény, kicks off 2026 with exciting feeding shows and interactive experiences for ocean and exotic animal lovers of all ages. Get up close with sharks, snakes, and more at this open-daily hotspot packed with unforgettable family adventures. Dive into nature’s wonders right here on April 2, 2026 (Thursday), and beyond!
Interactive Experiences in the Tropicarium
Ever watched a sand tiger shark wolf down its lunch or peeked at snakes’ unusual eating habits? At the Tropicarium, you can do just that and even participate in some feedings to get really close to these wild animals. In the rainforest section, grab fish food from the vending machine and feed the colorful koi carp that swim right next to the alligators—what a rush! Guided tours let you observe piranhas up close, then feed rays, monkeys, and birds under expert supervision.
Feeding Show Times
Monday: 14:00 snakes; 14:30 alligators (third Monday of each month).
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: 14:00 monitor lizard (temporarily paused).
Thursday: 14:30 shark feeding.
Friday: 15:30 tamarin monkey show.
Monkey feeding: usually 11:30-12:00 and 15:30-16:00 in the afternoons.
Feed koi next to alligators with vending machine food. Tours include piranha viewing and guided feeding of rays, monkeys, birds.
The Tropicarium Shark Zoo welcomes visitors year-round with creatures from around the world: lazy alligators, exotic reptiles and amphibians, tiny monkeys, free-flying birds, thousands of colorful fish, and ocean giants like tiger and brown sharks. Pet and feed rays in the touch pool with the keepers’ help. Under the shark aquarium, a 12-meter viewing tunnel puts tiger and brown sharks within arm’s reach. On Thursdays at 14:30, divers hand-feed the predators in a thrilling spectacle. Rainforest showers pour tropical rain over the alligators every 15 minutes.
2026.04.02. Shark feeding, Budapest
2026.04.03. Tamarin monkey show, Budapest
2026.04.06. Snake feeding, Budapest
2026.04.09. Shark feeding, Budapest
