This is Germany’s oldest zoo, founded in 1844, and initially staffed with royal family’s private menagerie. It has zoo has more than 1500 kinds of animals, including pandas on loan from China, koalas, giraffes, penguins, etc. It’s a very nice zoo and a fun place to spend a few hours (especially on a sunny day). Entry is via the Lion Gate on Hardenbergplatz or Elephant Gate on Budapester Strasse. Download the Zoo Berlin app for more info.
Hours:
- Apr – Sep; 09:00 – 18:30
- Mar and Oct; 09:00 – 18:00
- Nov – Feb; 09:00 – 16:30