Tierpark Zoo

An Asian Rhino in Tierpark Zoo
An Asian Rhino in Tierpark Zoo cc licensed photo by Reinhard Link

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: Yes

Tierpark Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin, Germany

Official Website: Tierpark

Tierpark Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating 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 - a week ago

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5 Star Rating There was very high number of visitors on a Saturday, but the Tierpark has a very large area that provides with enough room for everybody. One needs at least 4-5 hours to discover more than 60% of the Tierpark. Getting tired at Tierpark totally worths your experience. There are two auto-parks called P1 and P2, and P2 is just next to the entrance. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended to skip long ticket queues and eliminate waiting times in the entrance.
Engin Gedik - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Kids loved it ! Super clean environment and each and every animal is kept really well We spend around 6 hours there and still could see all of it but it's worth every penny ! Recommended!!
nouman rana - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Went for the Giraffe encounter and it was more than I could have asked for! It was just me and my partner, we got to pet the giraffe Paula and fed 3 at one time. We had Moritz share more about the Giraffes (he was able to do so in English for us which was unexpected!) and he offered to take photos for us and didn’t rush us. It was amazing! Best experience and would recommend the Giraffe encounter to anyone - a once in a lifetime experience.
Visha Thamboo - a month ago

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3 Star Rating The park is fun, the enclosure designs are nice and there are just enough maps that you won't get too lost. However, I had to remove some stars because it is horribly inaccessible. There is what is labeled as a ramp, with a stair step at the bottom of it, therefore making it inaccessible to wheelchair users. None of the doors I encountered had a button to open them. The bathrooms labeled as for wheelchair users was (one) up a narrow ramp and (two) behind a huge heavy door with no button. There are plenty of benches, but no water fountains, bottle refill stations, or vending machines to get snacks and drinks. If you have diabetes and need a snack, you're screwed. All of the snack and food huts were closed. The bathroom only had blow dryers, which could be inaccessible for people with sensory issues, such as autism. They need to do a park-wide accessibility overhaul. Do better!!! Perhaps it is the season, but there also seem to be very few enrichment activities for the animals. Only five activities (such as feedings) were listed, and most enclosures had no indication that they do that. Perhaps it is done after park hours? Regardless, I wish I could see more animals getting fed. More of a personal gripe, but I came to this zoo to see the hyenas (striped and spotted) and there is only one single hyena item in the gift shop: a post card. They have an entire display of wolf merchandise but I don't think they even have wolves at this zoo? I wish they made more of an effort to represent the animals they have, rather than simply what makes them money. Overall: this park is great for families with kids, but terrible for people with disabilities. There is certainly room for improvement. However, most average people would enjoy it, from the casual zoo-goer, tourist, to the animal aficionado.
Sarah - 2 months ago

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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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