Key facts
- Location
- Berlin , Germany
- Land area
- 35 hectares (86.5 acres)
- Number span no of animals
- 20,219 (December 2017)
- Number span no of species
- 1,373 (December 2017)
- Annual visitors
- More than 3.5 million (2017)
- Memberships
- EAZA , WAZA
- Director
- Andreas Knieriem
- Website
- zoo-berlin .de
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
The Berlin Zoological Garden (German: Zoologischer Garten Berlin, pronounced [tsoːoˌloːɡɪʃɐ ˈɡaʁtn̩ bɛʁˈliːn] ) is the oldest surviving and best-known zoo in Germany. Opened in 1844, it covers 35 hectares (86.5 acres) and is located in Berlin's Tiergarten. With about 1,380 different species and over 20,200 animals, the zoo presents one of the most comprehensive collections of species in the world.
The zoo and its aquarium had more than 3.5 million visitors in 2017. It is the most-visited zoo in Europe and one of the most popular worldwide. Regular animal feedings are among its most famous attractions. Globally known animals like Knut, the polar bear, and Bao Bao [de], the giant panda have contributed to the zoo's public image.