Berlin Zoo

Zoo Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

The Berlin Zoological Garden is Germany's oldest zoo and features one of the most comprehensive collections of species in the world. With over 1,380 different species and more than 20,200 animals, the zoo presents a diverse range of wildlife. The zoo has a variety of animal enclosures, including the Panda Garden, the Rhino Pagoda, and the Antelope House. Visitors can also explore the aquarium, which features a range of fish, sharks, rays, and other marine life, as well as terrariums with animals such as ants, snakes, and frogs. The zoo offers feeding sessions with commentary, themed tours, and sign language tours. The zoo is home to many famous animals, including giant pandas, polar bears, and elephants. The zoo's ancient trees and old buildings add to its charm, and there are playgrounds and a gastronomic offer to ensure a fun and enjoyable day out for families

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the Berlin Zoo, which is one of the largest and most biodiverse zoos in the world. There are so many incredible exhibits, it could easily take a whole day to see them all!

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the penguins, the hippos, and the nocturnal animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the zoo with our son. We observed the animals from the Monkey Bar. "From here above, the monkeys can be watched in the zoo."

Highlights: We enjoyed watching the monkeys from the Monkey Bar. It was a great way to see the zoo and have a fun time with the family ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: The kids visited the panda enclosure, the elephant house, the gorillas, the apes, the lions, the jaguars, the pumas, and the leopards

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the many animal exhibits and the opportunity to get close to some of the animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a whole day there! It's centrally located between Ku’Damm and Spree. The oldest zoo in Germany is also the most species-rich, with around 20,000 animals from nearly 1,200 species on just 33 hectares. We also visited the aquarium

Highlights: We liked that the zoo is located centrally. "Next door, a visit to the aquarium is also worthwhile." The kids loved seeing all the animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Zoo Berlin and saw many animals. We went to the monkey house, predator house, giraffe house, elephant house, hippo house, penguin house, bird house and the aquarium. We also watched the seal show

Highlights: The seal show was an entertaining spectacle. "The biggest crowd-puller in the Berlin Zoo are the pandas". The children also enjoyed the playground ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: Shortly after, the amazing Elephant Gate of the Berlin Zoo appeared on the left. A visit to the fish, reptiles, insects, and co. is extremely impressive, especially at night. It was one of the stops on the bus line 100

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the animals and the aquarium. A visit to the fish, reptiles, insects, and co. is extremely impressive. We often did this bus tour with the kids when the weather was too bad for other family outings ✨