Zoo BerlinvsDDR Museum
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.
Zoo Berlin
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Michelin Guide
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U.S. News & World Report
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." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The zoo is home to almost 13,000 animals." Full review
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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 PlanetTop choice
"Germany’s oldest animal park opened in 1844 with furry and feathered critters from the royal family’s private reserve." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph "Germany's oldest zoo (1844) occupies a generous corner of the Tiergarten park." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Right in the heart of Berlin, the zoo is home to an incredible diversity of species including 20,300 animals and over 1,400 species, making it one of the largest zoos in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Nearly 20,000 animals – including giant pandas, hippos and polar bears – live here, nestled in the southwestern curve of the Tiergarten. " Full review
DDR Museum
Time Out Michelin Guide Fodor's
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
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." Full review
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." Full review
Fodor's "An interactive and highly entertaining exhibit about life during socialism." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc. " Full review
Frommer's "This museum admirably sets out to showcase what daily life was like for the citizens of the now-defunct German Democratic Republic." Full review
