Zoo Berlin Tours

Berlin Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals
Berlin Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals as well as children
Berlin Zoo showing fall colors, a park and zoo animals
Berlin Zoo which includes bird life and zoo animals
Berlin Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals as well as a family


Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.

Berlin Zoo, or Zoologischer Garten in German, covers 84 acres (34 hectares) in the impressive Tiergarten park in the city center. The zoo opened in 1844 and was almost completely decimated in World War II. Now one of Europe's great zoological gardens, it’s home to nearly 18,000 animals from 1,500 species. It's attracted its fair share of celebrity too. It was here the polar bear Knut became an international star a few years ago, idolized through merchandise and TV appearances, before sadly passing away in 2011. When you enter the zoo, get your camera ready to capture one of the most photographed structures in Berlin: the Elephant Gate, one of two entrances at the zoo. This pagoda-style arch sets the tone for the zoo’s elegant layout and architecture. The animals are housed in areas built to resemble their natural habitat, including the African savannah and Australian outback.Giant pandas, penguins, elephants, lions, meerkats, wolves and hippos are among the animals you’ll see. There’s also a walk-through aviary. Don't miss the symbolic animal of Berlin: the brown bear. You can watch the bears, and nearly all the other animals, at one of the regular feeding times. Check the website for details. Children and their parents can help feed the goats, geese and donkeys at the petting zoo. Pick up a zoo map (available in English), at an additional cost, which lists useful information about the zoo’s inhabitants. When it's time for a rest stop, the zoo's main restaurant serves traditional German cuisine, as well as international dishes.Next door is the Berlin Aquarium, housed in an opulent early 1900s mansion. It has 250 tanks showcasing tropical and native fish, crocodiles, sharks and insects. The zoo is located in the southern section of the Tiergarten and is easy to get to by public transport. It is open every day, but hours vary according to season.

Browse tours and tickets to explore Zoo Berlin

Tours & day trips

See all 504 activities

Private & custom tours

See all 176 activities

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 71 activities

Adventure & outdoor

See all 54 activities

Water activities

See all 24 activities

Popular places to visit


Best Lodging Options Near Zoo Berlin

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Martin Luther Strasse 1, Berlin, Berlin
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

Budapester Str. 40, Berlin, BE
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
SANA Berlin Hotel

SANA Berlin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Nuernberger Str. 33-34, Berlin, BE
SANA Berlin Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Hardenbergstr. 28, Berlin, BE
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Motel One Berlin - Upper West

Motel One Berlin - Upper West

Kantstrasse 163 - 165, Berlin, BE
Motel One Berlin - Upper West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.