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Zoo

Berlin Zoological Garden

Berlin, Berlin
Founded 1844
35 Hectares
4 Animals

Germany's oldest zoo, founded in 1844, is home to over 20,000 animals from around 1,200 species. Famous for its panda exhibit and the attached Berlin Aquarium.

Notable Animals

Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Vulnerable
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Giant Panda

Symbol of conservation and visitor favorite.

๐ŸŒ Asien
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Herbivore
โš–๏ธ 70โ€“125 kg
โณ 20โ€“30 Jahre
๐Ÿž๏ธ Mountain forests of central China
๐Ÿ’ก

A panda eats up to 38 kg of bamboo daily and spends 14 hours a day eating.

Gorilla gorilla
Critically Endangered
Gorilla gorilla

Gorilla

Western lowland gorillas in a modern enclosure.

๐ŸŒ Afrika
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Herbivore
โš–๏ธ 70โ€“200 kg
โณ 35โ€“50 Jahre
๐Ÿž๏ธ Tropical rainforests of West Africa
๐Ÿ’ก

Gorillas share 98.3% of their DNA with humans.

Hippopotamus amphibius
Vulnerable
Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippopotamus

Impressive hippos with underwater viewing opportunities.

๐ŸŒ Afrika
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Herbivore
โš–๏ธ 1.300โ€“3.200 kg
โณ 40โ€“50 Jahre
๐Ÿž๏ธ Rivers and lakes of Africa
๐Ÿ’ก

Hippos secrete a reddish substance that acts as natural sunscreen.

Pan paniscus
Endangered
Pan paniscus

Bonobo

Our closest living relatives, known for their peaceful social behavior.

๐ŸŒ Afrika
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Omnivore
โš–๏ธ 25โ€“60 kg
โณ 40โ€“50 Jahre
๐Ÿž๏ธ Tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo
๐Ÿ’ก

Bonobos often resolve conflicts through social interactions rather than aggression.

Special Features

Berlin Aquarium
Panda Pavilion
Nocturnal Animal House