Berlin: Zoo and zoo reopen for limited number of visitors

Watch the video to see under which conditions a visit to the Zoo and Tierpark Berlin is possible again.

Soon it will probably be over with the peace for the animals in the Berlin Zoo. On Tuesday, the zoo and zoo will reopen under restrictions. Only those who have bought a ticket online in advance come for a specific date and time window. A fixed contingent of 2000 tickets is available daily at the zoo and 3000 tickets at the zoo. The visit is only possible for persons of a household. To keep your distance from others. Petting enclosures, animal shelters and walk-in animal facilities remain closed as a precaution. The same applies to playgrounds. The toilets were equipped with so-called hand-free door openers during the six-week forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic. Visitors can now open the doors with their elbows or forearms. With a controlled reopening, the zoo and zoo director Andreas Knieriem wants to give Berliners the opportunity to enjoy animals and nature, especially in this turbulent time. However, this can only work if everyone adheres to the clear hygiene and behaviourguidelines, he explained. However, the panda cubs will not be seen.