Tierpark Zoo
Berlin has two fabulous zoos. Tierpark is the larger of the two, but more tourisits visit Zoo Berlin as it’s closer to the city centre. Tierpark Berlin is a much larger and younger zoo and, although farther from the city centre, it's on the U5 underground line making it easy to access.
Why are there two zoos in Berlin? It results from the city being divided into east and west after the Second World War. Tierpark Berlin was opened in 1955 to address the lack of a zoo in East Berlin. Now that Germany and Berlin are reunified, the result is two excellent zoos that now work closely together through conservation and breeding programs helping preserve and protect many endangered species.
The largest zoo in Europe, at 160 acres, Tierpark covers twice the area of Zoo Berlin. The extra space combined with having less than half as many animals means more spacious enclosures and less crowding for the animals. This is a clear advantage.
Because of the larger size, be certain to wear appropriate shoes as you will put in a lot of steps exploring the zoo.
Allow plenty of time. You can easily spend a full day as you journey around the world of animals. There are over 7000 animals representing over 800 species waiting to be discovered.
Visitors are delighted by the sight of herds of giraffes and elephants wandering in their large enclosures. Be sure to check out the famous Flamingo Lagoon and Camel Pasture.
For an added fee, individuals or small groups (adults only) can schedule a guided tour with a zookeeper inside the enclosures of certain species. Subject to change, these are available for mooses, giraffes, elephants, black lemurs, and giant tortoises. They must be pre-booked on the official website linked to below.
For a closure view of the animals, try arriving at the enclosure during their scheduled feeding time.
The zoo offers free electric train rides and exciting themed playgrounds for kids making this a wonderful family destination.
Tierpark zoo was established on the grounds of the historic Friedrichsfelde Palace which you can see during your visit. On weekends starting at 12 noon you can experience a free 20 minute guided tour of the Palace by simply showing up at the entrance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesTierpark Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Address: Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin, Germany
Official Website: Tierpark
Tierpark Reviews
Rated out of 5
I had a wonderful visit with my wife and baby daughter. The landscaping is relaxing, the animals spaced out just enough to make it feel almost natural to discover the next enclosure, and the food establishment enjoyable. Less crowded than the main zoo!
Leo Keliher - 4 weeks ago
A huge place so lovely big enclosures for most animals. Loads to see and they look well cared for. Clean and tidy! Only negative were that we felt the bird enclosures were quite small.
Nick Lake - 3 weeks ago
Great zoo, very large so does take a lot of the day to walk around. Not too many food options were open when I was there so we had to walk back to the front area to eat and the lines were long. Plenty of toilets around the zoo so that was fine.
There are a large amount of exhibits and a petting zoo which you can feed sheep. There is a great walk through exhibit which mimics a rain forest, it is very humid and hot in there for the animals so I would maybe avoid walking through if its a really hot day outside
Hannah - 3 months ago
It's so nice to see animals which have big areas to live in. Most of the animals were very playful. They were running, playing around, eating and very active. Polar bears were playing so lovely in the water. Same Red Pandas or Fingertier. This was such a lovely day full of happy animals. The park in itself is huge so I have to come back again, because one day is not enough.
Justyna Komuda - 2 months ago
Highly recommend this park for family and kids. Nice big park you can spend full day here walking around. We were here in July and the weather was perfect. Will definitely visit again.
Kanjana Radtke - a month ago
Directions
How to get to Tierpark by U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram Line(s): U5, S5, S7, S75
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram Station(s): U Tierpark, S Friedrichsfelde Ost
Tierpark station is located right at the entrance. If coming by S-Bahn, exit at S Friedrichsfelde Ost station and catch a 27, 37 ,67, or M17 tram south to Tierpark Station
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