Tierpark Berlin — Zoo in Lichtenberg

Tierpark Berlin and its collection

Tierpark Berlin, opened in 1954, is a zoo in Berlin, Germany.

Opened in 1955 in the Friedrichsfelde district, the park covers 160 hectares, making it the largest landscape-style animal park in Europe. Part of the grounds had been laid out as a landscape garden by Peter Joseph Lenné in 1821. Stock has been counted at 8,491 animals of 626 species.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Eisbären, Pelikane, Erdmännchen, Erdferkeln and Somali-Wildeseln.

Exhibits

Three large rock-built bear enclosures were among the biggest of the early construction projects. The Alfred-Brehm-Haus opened in 1963 and covers 5,300 square metres, and the cheetahs have an outdoor area of 1,000 square metres. An enclosure built in 2016 mixes black-tailed prairie dogs with porcupines.

Things to do

Things to do include Tours & Experiences and Feedings & Trainings.

Conservation and approach

The park is noted for its breeding of African elephants. Since 2022 it has run its support for conservation projects jointly with the city's other zoo.

What the venue says

• Führungen & Erlebnisse
• The grounds feature multiple snack kiosks offering quick bites, ice cream, sausages, and beverages (typically operating in suitable weather). Additionally, the Patagona restaurant hosts regular weekend breakfast offerings.
• Parking is available near the main entrances of the park (such as near the Schloss Friedrichsfelde and Bärenschaufenster areas) for visitors arriving by car.
• The park paths are generally flat, wide, and well-paved, making the expansive grounds manageable for wheelchair users and strollers.
• Accompanying persons for severely disabled visitors with official documentation can enter free of charge.