Berlin Zoological Garden

It’s the oldest zoo in Germany – but totally modern. The Zoo Berlin and the Aquarium Berlin are a highlight for all the family.

Two kneeling elephants made of Elbe sandstone support two heavy columns, on top of which is a curved roof, decorated with golden oriental paintings and imaginative carvings: even the entrance to the Zoo Berlin – the Elefantentor ("Elephant Gate") built in 1899 – is unique. And it really is a zoo of superlatives: it celebrates its 175th birthday and is the oldest one in Germany. With around 20,000 animals from more than 1,000 species, it’s the most important collection in the world. The Aquarium Berlin is one of the most important public aquariums in the world. The zoo has a big cat house, a hippopotamus house and a nocturnal animal house, as well as the biggest bird house in Europe. Give your family a treat and take them to Berlin’s famous zoo.

Since it opened in 1844, the zoo has had many famous animals – from Bobby the gorilla to Knut the polar bear. Bao Bao and Yan Yan were everybody’s favourites at the zoo, but since the pair died, the zoo hasn’t had any pandas. Now, talks are done with China, and a pair of pandas moved into the zoo in summer 2017. A new enclosure including a Chinese musical pavilion was built just vor them.

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Photo: Marek Śliwecki