The park features an 'Oceanarium' with a 500,000-liter shark tank equipped with a 15-meter long underwater viewing tunnel.
The 'Green Pyramid' building includes an indoor rainforest experience complete with a hanging bridge and a multi-level aquarium.
It is home to the only pair of white tigers in Hungary, a major draw for the park.
The zoo is located within the Sóstógyógyfürdő resort area, known for its thermal springs and forest trails.
The park contains an 'Andean Mountain' exhibit that replicates the rocky, high-altitude habitats of South American species.
It features a unique 'Tarzan's Trail' educational path designed for children to observe primates.
The facility maintains a 'Village Farm' section displaying traditional Hungarian livestock breeds, including Mangalica pigs and Grey cattle.
Nyíregyháza Animal Park (Sóstó Zoo) is a 30-hectare wildlife sanctuary situated within a protected oak forest. It houses over 5,000 animals representing approximately 500 species in naturalistic habitats designed to mimic their native environments. The park features a multi-story oceanarium, the 'Green Pyramid' rainforest house, and an underground tunnel system. Distinctive exhibits include a walk-through bird aviary and a dedicated bear forest. The facility actively participates in international breeding programs for endangered species. Visitors access various areas via interconnected paths that loop through different climate zones. Live animal presentations and keeper talks occur daily throughout the park grounds.
The glass tunnel inside the Oceanarium or the observation deck overlooking the African savanna exhibit.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park covers a large area of woodland terrain.
Bring a refillable water bottle, as the park has multiple hydration stations throughout the grounds.
Arrive early to observe the animals during their most active periods before the midday heat.
Avoid visiting during extreme heat waves in mid-July and August, as many animals seek shelter and become less visible.
Open daily throughout the year, including all public holidays.
Do not feed the animals, as diets are strictly monitored for health reasons; remain on marked pathways at all times.
