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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free

What Can I Expect at the Entrance of Berlin Zoo in Berlin, Germany?

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Walking Tour

K/categories/KEN/KENber/Berlin zoo stop, Berlin, Germany. But if you are a first-time visitor of the zoo, there is no need to worry as here is the list of things you are most likely to encounter at the point of entrance. Discover everything about Berlin Zoo, from how you get in as a visitor to the things available for you inside.

1. Ticketing Options and Prices

After you turn the corner to enter the park there will be ticketing booth where you can purchase your tickets to the park. The tickets to Berlin Zoo vary with regard to the payment plan one would prefer to use. The standard adult ticket allows entry and exit during the entire operating day; although, their ticket is good for only one day if you wish to stay longer or come on multiple occasions, they also sell multiday tickets as well as an annual pass.

One might also want to know thatlio actually provides a special price for children, students, and retired people as well as people with disabilities. When you wish to take advantage of such offers, it is advised that you complete all formalities required to enable you to use these cheaper prices.

Tickets’ cost may somewhat change depending on the season, and specific promotions, thus, to find out the current prices for tickets, it is better to visit the official Berlin Zoo website or use the contact details provided, to address the customer support.

2. Entrance Facilities

At the first glimpse when one is within the Berlin zoo, he finds him or herself in a rather large and warm lobby. Here, you’ll find essential facilities to make your visit comfortable:

Ticket Counters: These are where you can buy your tickets or get your tickets for those events which you already buy.

Information Desk: In case of any issues or peculiarities, do not hesitate to ask the welcoming employees of the information desk.

Restrooms: Public toilets are easily accessible here and there for your uses in case you might be stuck in the middle of a very busy day.

First Aid: For any chance of emergency or mishap, first aid facilities are available at main entrance of the premises.

Lockers: If you will be moving around with anything you would not want to be carrying around, there are lockers you can hire to carry your items securely.

Such facilities being available mean that you begin your visit with no concern yet, relieved to enjoy your stay.

3. Map and Visitor Guide

Be sure to pick up a map and visitor guide at the entrance of the zoo before you go further. The facility map will assist in orientating oneself with the animal enclosures and the visitor’s map offers facts about the zoo, its conservation programs, and some facts that a visitor is likely to encounter in the zoo.

Where possible such facilities as restaurants, snack bars and picnic areas are clearly shown on the map to enable visitors to make necessary arrangements. Remember, it is only a zoo to discover and that means you should or has to not give any area a quick look but try to spend time at each enclosure.

4. Additional Attractions

In addition to the incredible array of animals, Berlin Zoo offers several attractions that you won’t want to miss:

Penguin World: Visit some cute and cuddly birds in their little enclosures more focused on the penguins’ comfy.

Jungle House: The Jungle tour awaits you through the selected house with basically the rainforest goodies including rare plants and animals.

Aquarium: Are you looking for a classical zoo experience which also includes animals that you can find underwater? Welcome to Berlin Zoo’s Aquarium.

Sometimes they are located at different zones or even different facilities with different gates, so make sure you need extra ticket or separate entrance fee to visit it.

5. Visitor Etiquette

While enjoying your time at Berlin Zoo, it’s important to be mindful of certain visitor etiquette to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone:

Respect the Animals: Do not touch your hands or hands of any kind to the glass partitions or shout or make noises that may cause discomfort to the animals.

Follow Instructions: It is important also to follow all posted signs and directions; not including feeding the animals, if they have not been given the permission to.

Stay on Paths: Do not trespass the set-tarred roads and avoid crossing barriers for the safety of the traveler and the fauna.

Dispose of Trash Properly: Remember, while making your round, avoid throwing litter on the ground use the available trash cans.

If you follow these tips, you are going to help the animals as well as to set proper mood for every single guest visiting your zoo.

Conclusion

The facade of Berlin Zoo located in the Alexanderplatz with the nurturing green landscape offers a promising start for an educational tour. That way, you will know all the ticketing options, entrance and facilities, maps, extra attractions and being a good visitor manner recommended by the park.

Berlin Zoo thus requires comfortable dressing code, a cabin bag or something you need such as sunscreen, water and not to forget your photographer camera for memorable shots. Have fun learning about animals and everything connected with them!

Thank you for reading. If you're inspired by the stories of Berlin and want to delve deeper, why not join us on our Free Berlin Walking Tour? It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free