Tierpark Berlin
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Tierpark Berlin is a landscape zoo around Friedrichsfelde Palace in Friedrichsfelde, in Berlin’s eastern Lichtenberg district.
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Weihnachten im Tierpark
20 Nov – 9 Jan 20271 EUR
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Why go
- Europe’s largest landscape zoo covers 160 hectares.
- See the rainforest house, Himalaya, Savanne and Otter-Insel, completed from 2020 to 2024.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00
Don't miss
- BärenschaufensterSee the free public exhibit for American black bears.At the Bärenschaufenster entrance
- Black-tailed prairie dogs and porcupinesWatch black-tailed prairie dogs and porcupines sharing a habitat; a separate wood-bison habitat is also at the main entrance.At the main entrance
- Treskow family cemeteryEnter the 96-square-metre cemetery through its gates.Near the bear ravine and polar bear enclosure
- Karl-Foerster-GartenWalk through the garden laid out according to Karl Foerster’s principles.Opened in 1974
- Wuhlheide camp memorial stoneSee the memorial to prisoners and victims of the forced-labour camp, which operated from 1940 to 1945.
With kids
- Tierpark Berlin is described as a family day-trip destination in eastern Berlin.
- Handcarts are available to hire in the park.
Know before you go
- Children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult on the premises.
- Dogs must be kept on a short lead.
Tips for your visit
- Buy tickets online through Tierpark Berlin’s website.
- The zoo is being converted into a geographically organised zoo, with projects planned through 2035.
- The Dickhäuterhaus rebuild began in 2020 and is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Entrances
- Bärenschaufenster entranceThe entrance takes its name from the free public American black-bear exhibit.Bärenschaufenster
- Main entranceWood bison and a shared habitat for black-tailed prairie dogs and porcupines are here.Main entrance
Shorts
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Tierpark Berlin 2026 - Giraffen mit Baby -Coaster and Travel
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BERLIN: Süße Sumatra-Tigerbabies im Tierpark! Vom Aussterben bedroht …WELT Nachrichtensender
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I visited the Tierpark BerlinAJDesign
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Besuch in Tierpark Berlin ( Visit to Tierpark Berlin)Asta die Blume
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Tierpark Berlin Himalaya 2025ZooFreak
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Tierpark BerlinAround in View
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Porcupine seen in Tierpark Berlin / Stachelschwein im Tierpark-Berlin…Schrotty Standby
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🐅 Tiger Tierpark Berlin!Around in View
History
Tierpark Berlin was established in East Berlin as a counterpart to Zoological Garden in West Berlin, which was soon beyond reach for eastern-sector residents. Since Berlin’s reunification, Tierpark Berlin and Zoologischer Garten Berlin have cooperated closely.
- 1695Schloss Friedrichsfelde was built for Benjamin Raule.
- 1821Carl von Treskow established the family cemetery.
- 1954The zoo was founded on the neglected Friedrichsfelde palace grounds. A symbolic foundation stone ceremony took place on 30 November, followed by volunteer preparations in spring 1955.
- 2 July 1955Tierpark Berlin opened to visitors with about 400 animals representing 120 species.
- 1961A rosy pelican named Methusalem was born at the park, beginning its breeding of other pelican species.
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- 1963The Alfred Brehm predator house opened; it was then considered the world’s largest animal house.
- 1981The restored palace reopened to visitors.
- 2007Since 31 January, the two Berlin zoological parks have had the same director.
How to get there
- TrainFrom Alexanderplatz, take the U5 to Tierpark station.
- On footAddress: Am Tierpark 125, Berlin.
Sources: Tierpark Berlin - Wikipedia · Tierpark Berlin – Tierpark Berlin · Tickets & Pricing – Tierpark Berlin · Opening hours – Tierpark Berlin · Tierpark Berlin - Wikipedia · Parc zoologique de Berlin-Friedrichsfelde - Wik… · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Am Tierpark 125, Berlin
- Website
- tierpark-berlin.de/de
- Phone
- +49 30 515310
Questions and answers
What are Tierpark Berlin’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 09:00 to 16:00.
How many zoological parks does Berlin have?
Two; Tierpark Berlin is one of them.
Who was Tierpark Berlin’s first director?
Heinrich Dathe, a scientist who wrote more than 1,000 papers and books.
When was Friedrichsfelde Palace built?
In 1695, for Benjamin Raule, originally as Schloss Rosenfelde.
How can I contact Tierpark Berlin?
Call +49 30 515310.
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