Tierpark Berlin

Berlin, Germany

The Tierpark Berlin is one of two zoos located in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1955 and is located in Friedrichsfelde on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo., the zoo houses 7,250 animals from 846 species, in an area of 160ha. Tierpark Berlin also features two public exhibits which are free of charge, including the Bärenschaufenster which currently houses American black bears. Tierpark Berlin is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and participates in about 120 European Breeding Programmes (EEP). It maintains the international studbooks for endangered species of deer and wild asses of Asia and Africa as well as the European studbook for little pied cormorants. The zoo further participates in attempts of reintroducing species to areas where they have become endangered or extinct and it financially supports selected in situ projects for the protection of natural habitats.