Zoo in the Tiergarten area with a total area of 25 hectares. There are 1500 species of animals (only 15 thousand individuals). The zoo was opened in the middle of the XIX century for the Prussian King William IV. Gradually, access was granted to ordinary mortals. At the beginning of the XX century, the Berlin Zoo was considered one of the most advanced and modernly equipped zoos. During the war, a bomb hit the area, and of the nearly 4,000 animals, only about a hundred survived.
We first started with the elephants from the zoo. There are toilets at certain intervals, which I think is a super thing. Toilets are clean, not crowd.. Read more »ed and there are baby changing areas. Again, there were places where we could buy coffee etc. at certain points. It was very crowded, but people were distant from each other. We wore masks in closed areas. If you pay attention to the hours, you have the opportunity to watch the feeding hours. We watched the little monkeys feed, it was so much fun. There is also a very large and extensive playground for children. It is suitable for all ages, including babies.
08.10.22
That was really nice to spend time there, my husband and I enjoyed a lot! We visited different animals! And in a very interesting atmosphere!
That’s v.. Read more »ery nice!?
It’s big enough and many different places for different species, even nocturnal animals!
So just enjoy! ?
28.08.22
A very nice an clean zoo! We visited the zoo on a week day late in August, and safe to say that it was too hot to visit a zoo. The animals didn't do m.. Read more »uch. But the experience were still great! Beautiful animals and very easy to come close enough to take pictures without having to battle other guests for the space.
19.07.22
Wonderful time and accessible zoo for wheelchair users. Was given a disability discount and carer went free. Got some brilliant shots of the animals a.. Read more »nd the aquarium fish. This older tiger was my favourite and the nocturnal section with bats!!
28.06.22
This was the best zoo we visited in Germany and we liked it really. It has Cute Pandas, Lions, Lionesses, Leopard, Tiger, different Monkeys and Cats a.. Read more »nd what not!! Must visited zoo if you are interested and trust me not your child/ children but you will definitely going to like it.
25.06.22
This is a very good place to visit. I have a best experience i ever had. You will find different continent's like South America, Africa, Asian, Austra.. Read more »lia Bird species and many different species that you can see. I enjoyed Aquarium too. I saw many different species. I have amazing experience.. It is 175 years older Zoo. You visit and have your own experience.
21.05.22
I really enjoyed walking around this zoo in the nice weather this week, and the animals seemed happy overall. I would highly recommend checking out th.. Read more »e night time exhibit under the tigers and other cats along with the panda exhibit! The aquarium is definitely worth a visit to check out the jellyfish too!
15.05.22
There are plenty of places to eat inside. It is very organize and friendly for the kids. There is an amazing playground inside. It is pretty easy to w.. Read more »alk with the stroller. I will recommend to check the website to see the eating times of the animals and I will highly recommend to buy the tickets online to enter as soon as you arrive. During the weekends is always full but at the weekdays is always nice to go to the playground or walk around. There is also a nice Store at the exit to get some nice souvenirs
19.04.22
The zoo is pleasant with various different animals. A word of caution - as with many zoos, it is possible that you may not see a few of the animals. t.. Read more »his was the case for us. This is very understandable, as the animals need time to rest but many of the enclosures simply had no animals in them, such as the rhinoceros and polar bear enclosures. The Zoo is definitely wort a visit if you have children or are interested in animals.
15.04.22
Great zoo in the middle of Berlin. Good connection with buses and trams, with the station next to the zoo. The zoo was nice to spend 4 hours explorin.. Read more »g with the kids. Very good facilities, nice restaurant to take a break in. The staff are friendly. Feeding times are advertised. We managed to see the sea lion's being trained and the panda's feeding.
23.03.22
Enjoyed about 2 hours of walking around this zoo in early March 2022. On one hand it was nice, on the other hand it was challenging seeing these wild .. Read more »animals stuck for our viewing pleasure. Anyways, it was a beautiful layout, easy to see everything in a couple hours, and a great break in the afternoon from several days of meetings.I can imagine once Spring sets in how beautiful it will be. Really enjoyed the seals!
21.03.22
Beautiful zoo animals. Friendly employees, beautiful paths
the new predator house is very nice, penguins, giraffes,... Very nice facilities. Several .. Read more »gastronomic facilities invite you to take a break. Feeding times of the animals are on the map and can be found on the net. Also if you want to visit the aquarium make sure to get a combined ticket. But it was a time well spend also the ticket prices were good enough!
Buying online is good option rather to wait in queue.
01.03.22
My favorite zoo. The habitats are all well designed and seem to be big enough. It's big with many different animals so you should really plan a whole .. Read more »day around your visit. My favorite are the monkeys so i recommend seeing them. :)
A good place to bring children.
29.01.22
The 3 stars because the visit was in winter. Else could had been easily 4 stars. Located in heart of Berlin. Yet so close to nature. Avery convenient .. Read more »to reach with public transportation. A perfect getaway for family and especially kids. You get glimpse of wild animals. During sunny summer days visit there would be a treat. However, during winters it was just not that great. It was chilly windy day. Mostly the animals were in their shelters and we hardly sighted anything there. The full entry tickets were just not justified in my opinion, should be reduced for such seasons. Only for that reason would say, 3 stars. Hope we visit back in Summer and possibly few more stars, if we get better glimpses.
29.10.21
One of our favorite family go to places in Berlin. It's always a delightful experience and a great way to spend the afternoon. Very informative as we.. Read more »ll. Staff will occasionally stand near various places to answer questions and there are lots of informative plaques. And, very important to us, the animals never seem board or complacent. The environments are very well kept and there are always new things for the animals to see or explore. An overall great experience Everytime.
01.10.21
The animals all seem so happy! The seals are adorable and love showing off, the gibbons acted out a full on soap opera, and Pandas!! We spent a good 5.. Read more » hours walking around the whole thing and the aquarium is worth it.
14.08.21
I recommend buying tickets online because then we skip the queues. Huge zoo, large paddocks and easily accessible so you can admire the animals from .. Read more »many sides. Part of the zoo is under renovation, so keep that in mind. We just hit the heat so a lot of animals rested in the shade and were a bit hidden, but it also has its charm. It is worth seeing pandas and feeding sea lions. Gastronomy as in the zoo, rather simple things.
02.08.21
It is a very nice zoo. The animal residents are big. They try to make them look like their natural habitat. Most important, animal spotting was relat.. Read more »ively easy. The only negative point is that the zoo lacks logic walking routes and it is quite big. The zoo had quite a lot of stands for soft drinks and ice (perfect for summer). The restaurant menu was alright though not too extensive. The food was relatively good for a zoo. About the animal residents, note that this review comes from a person that comes from the Netherlands, which has the Arnhem zoo with probably has the best animal residents in Europa.
15.07.21
Absolutely perfect zoo!! The buildings in the zoo were so fun and well done and it made us feel like we were at a theme park. So many animals and so w.. Read more »ell kept. This is one of the best zoos I’ve ever been to!! I have already recommended for anyone visiting to go here. It was very large and you could easily spend the entire day there. They are also adding a huge new area that looks like it’s going to be super nice and I want to go back and see that once it’s done!
08.07.21
I've always visited this zoo every summer and i really like it! There are multible opportunities to grab something to eat. The map is easy to understa.. Read more »nd so navigating isn't hard. The info-signs are also nice and short but informative. My favorite spot is definitely the bird house. I also recommend eating a burger from the stand near the chimpanzees!
03.04.21
The Zoo is really nice! It's very well connected by public transportation also there's a parking lot at the front of the entrance. The animals look he.. Read more »althy and well-groomed. There's a big diversity of animal species and during the Spring you can see a lot of babies.
15.03.21
Very well maintained zoo in the heart of Berlin. It would be fun for families for a relaxing weekend. Panda garden is the best of whole zoo. Try to fi.. Read more »nd a time when they are eating. It is pure joy to see them feasting whole hearted.
06.03.21
First time at the Zoo for us and we were positively surprised. Very nice layout despite some current works here and there. But we got to see lots of a.. Read more »nimals!
It was quite crowded on a sunny day but still manageable and easy to approach some enclosures.
My 4 year old also really enjoyed the playground!
15.12.20
The place is superb. You ll fell in love with pandas . Zoo is very clean and well maintained. Aquarium inside the zoo is also worth a visit.
Penguins .. Read more »and waters seals are amazing. They are very playful and joy to watch. Animal feeding sessions are worth the time. Orangutans and gorillas will leave you awestruck. All the animals never seems to be missing out on any opportunity to impress you and teaching you worthy life lessons.This place is a must visit for people travelling to Berlin. For kids it's a great learning experience to understand our ecosystem and get along with the nature .
02.12.20
Our trip to the Berlin Zoo was a lot of fun. The zoo is interestingly nice, neat and well maintained. The animals are well fed and healthy. There were.. Read more » some interesting animals and birds in the zoo, which was a nice change to the usual zoo and native to Germany / that part of Europe. If you are ever in Berlin, do check out the zoo.
17.10.20
I've had a great time! Staff is friendly, plenty of animals to see despite the bad weather. Highly recommended, if you have a day to spare while in Be.. Read more »rlin or if you want to see and learn more about some of the most beautiful and rare animals!
10.10.20
A very cool zoo. It contains an incredible number of animals and birds. A full inspection of this zoo requires at least 4-5 hours. I was greatly impre.. Read more »ssed by the pavilions, which have their own internal micro climate. If you have free time in Berlin, then you should definitely visit this place.
21.09.20
Family friendly - Absolutely yes. Despite the Zoo being within the city, they have maintained to give the animals enough space in their enclosures. Re.. Read more »cently, there were quite a few empty enclosures, am positive it must be seasonal or because of COVID restrictions.
Try finding the feeding time to schedule your visit. It is best to go during times that makes best use of the habitats you are interested in.
17.09.20
A great place full of a vast number of animals. I definitely think it’s worth the price and worth visiting the aquarium which is located on the ground.. Read more »s. This is somewhere you could easily spend the majority of the day at.
30.08.20
Beautiful zoo that feels more like a large old park than a tourist attraction. Excellent variety of exhibits, and an extensive collection of birds of .. Read more »all types. The vultures were particularly impressive. Nice way to spend a few hours.
16.08.20
Awesome zoo!!! I recommend taking a day ticket with the aquarium included. Arrive early (before 11 at least) so you have plenty of time to enjoy every.. Read more »thing.
10.08.20
A wonderful place to spend the day. Its quiet big and entertaining. Aquarium and birds world is beautiful sub sections. Its a full day entertainment. .. Read more »Various restaurants inside the zoo where you can have quick bites.
28.07.20
The zoo is relatively not so big, but still has a lot of animals. We came there mainly to visit Panda and I would say just for that reason it is worth.. Read more » to come. I recommend buying tickets online to save a lot of time waiting in the queue. If you want to see all, need at least 6hours. We also liked a playground which is very big and can bring a lot of fun for children a any age.
26.07.20
We took almost 6 hours to roam around the entire zoo and have lunch in between. The zoo is well organized and interesting tidbits about the animals ar.. Read more »e on display. They have taken commendable efforts to mimic natural habitats of animals.
One criticism is that some animals could have a larger enclosure, it feels a bit too small.
4.7 / 21
