Zoologischer Garten Berlin

About

The Zoologischer Garten Berlin (Berlin zoological garden) is one of the biggest zoos in Germany and with the largest number of species of the world. It is located in Berlin Tiergarten near the S-Bahn and railway station in the city center.

Along with its aquarium the zoological garden is one of the highlights of Berlin. It opened on August 1, 1844 and was the first zoo in Germany.

MITTE. Berlin's largest zoo houses more species, from wild to domesticated animals, than any other zoo worldwide. You can enjoy seeing panda bears, various insects, as well as many marine animals in the adjacent aquarium. Be sure to schedule enough time to enjoy the trip. S-BAHN: Zoologischer Garten

Polar Bear Cub Controversy

Recently, the Berlin Zoo made a decision to save an orphaned polar bear cub named Knut, who was rejected by his mother [1]. The media reported that Activist Frank Albrecht said that "Feeding by hand is not species-appropriate but a gross violation of animal protection laws," and that "The zoo must kill the bear", adding "If a polar bear mother rejected the baby, then I believe the zoo must follow the instincts of nature. In the wild, it would have been left to die."

Hours:

Summer (Mar - Oct) Daily 9am-6:30pm
Winter (Nov - Feb) Daily 9am-5pm

Admission:

Zoo Adult €11, Child (3-15) €5.50, Concessions €8;
Zoo & Aquarium Adult €16.50, Child €8.50, Concessions €13

Address: Hardenbergplatz 8, Berlin, 10787
Telephone: 49 30 254 010