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Zoo Berlin vs Museum Island

Both Museumsinsel and Berlin Zoo are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Museumsinsel scores slightly higher than Berlin Zoo. Museumsinsel comes in at 84 with approval from 3 sources like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Zoo Berlin
Zoo Berlin
8 / 10
Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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
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Museum Island
Museum Island
7 / 10
Bodestrasse 1-3, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On the site of one of Berlin's two original settlements, this unique complex of five state museums, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an absolute must." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the richest art collections in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Museumsinsel (or Museum Island) is the name given to a clump of five museums, the Baroque-style Berliner Dom cathedral and large gardens clustered on a tiny island in the River Spree." Full review