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DDR Museum vs Zoo Berlin
Both are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, DDR Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Berlin Zoo. DDR Museum is ranked #9 in Berlin with endorsements from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
DDR Museum
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Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin
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Time Out
"This is 'Ostalgia' in action. Touch screens, sound effects and even the 'DDR Game' mean that the more distasteful aspects of East German life are cheerfully glossed over."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This unique museum portrays life in the former East Germany. Various aspects of daily existence are explored through a variety of exhibits."
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Fodor's
"An interactive and highly entertaining exhibit about life during socialism."
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Atlas Obscura
"A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc. "
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Frommer's
"This museum admirably sets out to showcase what daily life was like for the citizens of the now-defunct German Democratic Republic."
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Zoo Berlin
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Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin
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Fodor's
"Even though Knut, the polar bear cub who captured the heart of the city, is sadly no longer with us, there are 14,000 other animals to see here."
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Frommer's
"Today, more than 13,000 animals live here, many of them in large, open natural habitats. The most valuable residents are the giant pandas."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The zoo is home to almost 13,000 animals."
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Huge tanks allow visitors to observe sharks, rays, octopuses and other fish. Don't miss the impressive crocodile house.Don't miss the impressive crocodile house.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Germany’s oldest animal park opened in 1844 with furry and feathered critters from the royal family’s private reserve."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"With more species than any other zoo in the world, the Berlin Zoological Garden has been an institution since it first opened in 1844 and is the most visited zoo in Europe."
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