Tierpark Berlin, Zoo in Friedrichsfelde, Berlin, Germany

Tierpark Berlin is a zoo in Friedrichsfelde that covers 160 hectares and hosts more than 7500 animals from around 800 species. The enclosures recreate habitats where residents display natural behaviors across open meadows, wooded zones, and water features.

The zoo opened in 1955 in the eastern part of the city after the older zoo in the west became inaccessible to many residents. Over decades, the grounds grew into one of the largest landscape zoos in Europe.

The zoo grounds incorporate the Treskow family burial plot, laid out by Carl von Treskow in 1821 near the bear gorge and polar bear enclosure. It covers 96 square metres, is fenced off from the visitor area and can be entered through gates. Near the Möwenkuppel, opposite the eagle-owl aviaries, a memorial stone commemorates prisoners of the Wuhlheide labour education camp run by the Gestapo from 1940 to 1945.

The main entrance is at the former castle park, reached by U-Bahnhof Tierpark on line U5 since 1973. The grounds cover 160 hectares, so allow several hours to walk between the elephant house, the Bärenschaufenster and the southern memorial stone. The historic Lenné park has broad avenues and water ditches; the Treskow family burial ground near the bear enclosure is fenced off but can be entered through gates.

The elephant herd here ranks among the most successful breeding groups in Europe and has produced several generations without outside additions. Visitors often see young calves growing up in the spacious outdoor areas and forming social bonds within the group.