Safaris for kids in Berlin

As one of the most widely used green and recreational areas, the Charlottenburger Ziegenhof attracts neighborhood residents of all ages. In protest against development plans in the 80s, residents of the neighborhood joined together and created on the 6000 square meters of green space a small green oasis in the middle of the big city. Four goats, two goats, three geese as well as chickens and ducks live on the goat farm. They are cared for voluntarily by the association Blockinitiative 128 e.V.Entrance fees and opening hours:
The farm is accessible around the clock for visitors of all ages. Admission is free.More info: berlin.de/kultur-und-tickets/tipps/kinder/kinderbauernhoefe/3076642-3076561-ziegenhof-danckelmannstrasse.html

Germany's first and most species-rich zoological garden has fascinated young and old since 1844. On the 35-hectare site live 18,600 animals from around 1,400 species. Polar bears, elephants, lions and giraffes, native animals and endangered domestic breeds may be admired here.

In addition to day passes, there are also group tickets, and those who can not get enough of the Berlin Zoo can pay the animals a daily visit with an annual pass.

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opening hours
The Berlin Zoo is open every day from 9am throughout the year. More information about the opening times can be found here: zoo-berlin.de/de/besuch-planen/oeffnungszeiten

Not far from a water buffalo enclosure in a natural valley, there are skyscrapers within a stone's throw, all of which are built overlooking the water buffalo pasture. Tarred paths as an athlete's paradise cross the enclosures. The skyscrapers themselves are a stark contrast to the rest of the area.

One must necessarily have seen - even without water buffalo, which are veritable exotic in a city like Berlin.

Wild animals can also be discovered in Berlin: in the game reserve in the Tegeler Forst you can easily observe wild boar, red deer and mouflon. There is a lot to see when animal children are part of the party! To attract the animals, there are automatic feeders in the enclosures (1 euro per pack).

Opening hours: freely accessible

Prices: free

Stops: Bus 222, Förster Weg stop

At the Moritzhof youth farm, children and young people can not only get up close to the animals, but also learn exciting handicrafts. The Moritzhof is an institution of open child and youth work for children from 6 to 16 years and is located in the Mauerpark in Berlin.

Caring for animals, old crafts such as felting, spinning, pottery, basket making, blacksmithing: you can try it all here - or just spend your free time with friends.

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To see: a castle, a frigate shed, a fountain, two peacock aviaries, a cavalier house, a hunting lodge, the Luisentempel and a Meierei.

The children's farm in Görlitzer Park has been around since the 70s. Here children can playfully get to know the animal world, and let off steam beside the direct contact with animals also in the play area with water playground and Buddelkiste. In addition, the club offers various regular events, from the donkey-AG to the bicycle factory town or stick breads above the campfire. By arrangement, it is also possible to use the fireplace and the community hall for meetings.Opening hours:
In summer:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10: 00-19: 00
Saturday and Sunday: 11: 00-18: 00In the winter:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10: 00-18: 00
Saturday and Sunday: 11: 00-17: 00(Outside these times, animal opening hours are 8-20 o'clock / summer, 8-18 o'clock / winter - no visitors!) On public holidays and during the holidays the yard is open; During the holidays, there is also a special holiday program.kinderbauernhofberlin.de

A nice place to stay. You pay a small fee as entry, but there is a small interactive exhibition on the forest theme, aquariums, a nice little café with a nice terrace, a petting zoo, pony rides, an enclosure with cute prairie dogs and clean toilets.

Meanwhile, the Volkspark Blankenfelde is being expanded more and more. There is also larger forest area with a small river. Very nice to play. From Friday to Sunday you can relax in the Café Mint (cafe-mint.de/Cafe_mint/Home.html) in a greenhouse with a great selection of cakes and snacks.

Country life in the middle of the capital - that's what small city children can experience in the children's farm Pinke-Panke in Pankow. The pedagogically supervised playground allows children from six to fourteen years to discover animals eye to eye. Donkeys, minipigs, cats, sheep, geese, rabbits and guinea pigs - enough to heart and love. At 3 pm, the children can even help with the feeding.

Opening hours:
Weekend 10-17.30, Tue.-Fri. 12-17.30, closed on Mondays

Admission is free

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The Wildtiergehege in Spandauer Forst can be visited all year round. There are red deer and wild boar, very often also offspring. The boars always enjoy a few raw carrots or boiled potatoes and even eat from the hand.