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Zoological Garden

Zoologischer Garten

The largest zoo in the world, both in terms of number of species (1500) and animal population (14,000). It is especially famous for its pandas. The Elephant Gate (Budapester Straße), one of the two entrances and next to the Aquarium, is a traditional photo stop for most visitors because of the architecture.

Address: Hardenbergplatz 8 or Budapester Str.
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–6:30 pm
Tue 9 am–6:30 pm
Wed 9 am–6:30 pm
Thu 9 am–6:30 pm
Fri 9 am–6:30 pm
Sat 9 am–6:30 pm
Sun 9 am–6:30 pm
Price: €13, Zoo & Aquarium €20, students €10/€15, children 5-15 years €6.50/€10, family ticket: €35/€50, annual tickets available
Website: zoo-berlin.de (opens in a new tab)

Mon	9 am–6:30 pm
Tue	9 am–6:30 pm
Wed	9 am–6:30 pm
Thu	9 am–6:30 pm
Fri	9 am–6:30 pm
Sat	9 am–6:30 pm
Sun	9 am–6:30 pm

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