Berlin Zoo

Berlin Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Berlin) is a major zoological garden in central Berlin, opened in 1844 and known for its extensive and diverse animal collection. It sits beside the Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten and the Tiergarten park, forming a central urban attraction.

The zoo’s exhibits cover mammals, birds, reptiles and other groups across landscaped enclosures and themed houses; the adjacent Aquarium Berlin contains aquatic and reptile displays and is normally visited together with the zoo. The institution manages a large collection comprising roughly around 1,500 species and about 20,000 individual animals.

The zoo was heavily damaged during World War II and subsequently rebuilt and expanded; it has played an important role in captive breeding, conservation and public education in Germany.

Located in the Tiergarten district, the zoo is readily accessible by public transport and is adjacent to major city thoroughfares and visitor areas such as Kurfürstendamm.

• Founding and location: The zoo is one of the oldest in Germany, founded in 1844, and is located next to the Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten transport hub in central Berlin.
• Collection size: It houses a very large collection with roughly around 1,500 species and about 20,000 individual animals, making it one of the most species-rich zoos worldwide.

What to See #

• Aquarium Berlin: Aquarium Berlin is adjacent to the zoo and houses aquatic, reptile and insect collections, offering a combined visit with the zoo's animal exhibits.