Budapest’s Tropicarium, the Shark Zoo, continues to dazzle ocean and exotic animal fans with colorful programs and spectacular feeding shows in 2026. This unique spot in the Hungarian capital offers up-close thrills for all ages, letting you watch the animals’ exciting daily lives. Swing by to discover nature’s wonders all in one place. The Shark Zoo stays open every single day, packed with unforgettable fun for you and your family. Located at 1122 Budapest, 22nd district – Budafok-Tétény, Nagytétényi út 37-43.
Interactive Experiences in the Tropicarium
Want to see a sand tiger shark devour its lunch? Curious about snakes’ unusual eating habits? At the Tropicarium, you can watch these feeding shows and even join in on some, getting super close to the wildlife. In the rainforest section, grab fish food from the vending machine and feed the vibrant koi carp swimming right next to the alligators – pure excitement! Guided tours let you observe piranhas and feed rays, monkeys, and birds with expert guides.
Feeding Show Times
Monday: 14:00 snake feeding; 14:30 alligator feeding (every third Monday of the month)
Tuesday: –
Wednesday: 14:00 monitor lizard feeding (temporarily suspended)
Thursday: 14:30 shark feeding
Friday: 15:30 pygmy marmoset feeding
Monkey feeding: usually 11:30–12:00 and afternoons 15:30–16:00
In the rainforest, buy food from the machine to feed koi carp by the alligators. Tours include piranha watching and feeding rays, monkeys, and birds with the guide.
The Tropicarium – the “Shark Zoo” – welcomes visitors year-round with animals from around the world: lazy alligators, exotic reptiles, amphibians, tiny monkeys, free-flying birds, thousands of colorful fish, and the ocean’s tough guys, the sharks. Everyone can pet and feed rays in the ray-touch pool with the keepers’ help. Under the shark aquarium, a 12-meter viewing tunnel puts tiger and brown sharks within arm’s reach. Shark feedings kick off Thursdays at 2:30 p.m., with divers hand-feeding the predators. In the rainforest over the alligators, tropical rain pours every 15 minutes.
Upcoming shows:
2026.04.06. Snake feeding, Budapest
2026.04.09. Shark feeding, Budapest
2026.04.10. Pygmy marmoset feeding, Budapest
2026.04.13. Snake feeding, Budapest
