Zoo Berlin
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Explore Zoo Berlin, Germany's oldest and most species-rich zoo, home to around 20,000 animals including the country's only giant pandas.

🦁 Discover Zoo Berlin, Germany's oldest and most species-rich zoo, home to around 20,000 animals across 33 hectares.
🐼 Meet Germany's only giant pandas and explore a diverse collection of wildlife, including the adjacent Aquarium Berlin.

Why Go

🐾 Home to approximately 20,000 animals and 1,400 species, offering a vast array of wildlife.
🎟️ Skip queues and benefit from cheaper prices by purchasing tickets online.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A highly family-friendly attraction suitable for all ages with dedicated children's programs.
🐠 Opportunity to visit the renowned Aquarium Berlin, either separately or with a combined ticket.
🌟 See unique attractions like the bird world, hippo house, lion show, and night animal pavilion.

Tickets

  • Online purchase is recommended for convenience, cost savings, and queue skipping.
  • Combined Zoo + Aquarium tickets are available; both attractions must be visited on the same day without re-entry.
  • Ticket categories include Adults (16+), Children (4-15), Children (under 4 are free), and Concessions.
  • A voluntary conservation contribution of 0,50 € (day/group) or 2,50 € (annual pass) is included in the price (excluding some concessions) to support wildlife conservation ("BERLIN WORLD WILD" program). This is optional.
  • Concession tickets require valid, personalized proof and a photo ID, checked at the entrance.
  • Children under 12 and visitors requiring permanent supervision must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
  • Severely disabled visitors (under 15) and one accompanying person (with B/H note) receive free admission.

Hours

  • Zoo Berlin is open 365 days a year.
  • Operating hours vary seasonally:
    • January 1 - February 22: 9:00 - 16:30 (Last admission: 15:30)
    • February 23 - March 29: 9:00 - 18:00 (Last admission: 17:00)
    • March 30 - September 20: 9:00 - 18:30 (Last admission: 17:00)
    • September 21 - October 25: 9:00 - 18:00 (Last admission: 17:00)
    • October 27 - December 31: 9:00 - 16:30 (Last admission: 15:30)
  • Animal houses and restaurants close 30 minutes before the Zoo.
  • The Zoo closes at 2 PM on December 24.

Kids Attractions

👶 Pet program where children can pet and feed goats, sheep, donkeys, or ponies.
🏴‍☠️ Pirate trail with obstacles for older children.
💧 Enjoy an underwater view of hippos through a panoramic window.
🦉 Explore the unique night animal pavilion with special lighting.
🐧 Visit the world of penguins and active primates like gorillas and orangutans.
🎉 Paid guided tours, photo walks, and birthday party options are available.

Feeding Times

🐼 11:00 and 15:00 (weekends/holidays) for Giant Pandas.
🐘 11:30 for Elephants (commented, except winter).
🦍 13:30 for Chimpanzees, Orangutans/Bonobos (commented, weather permitting).
🐒 14:00 for Gorillas (commented, weather permitting).
🌊 14:00 for California Sea Lions (training).
🦛 14:30 for Hippos (commented, in hippo pavilion).

Important Notes

⚠️ Current construction works at Aquarium Berlin may cause restrictions and potential waiting times.
🚫 Dogs are not permitted in Zoo or Aquarium Berlin, but are welcome at Tierpark Berlin.

Getting There

🚆 Excellent public transport access: U-Bahn (U2, U9) and S-Bahn (S2, S7, S75) to Zoologischer Garten station.
🚌 Various bus lines also serve the area.
🚗 Parking available on Nürnberger Strasse, a 2-minute walk from an entrance.