The Tierpark Berlin is one of two zoos located in Berlin. It was founded in 1955 and is located in Friedrichsfelde on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo. As of 31 December 2011, the zoo houses 7,629 animals from 865 species, in an area of 160 hectares. There were more than 1 million visitors in 2011. Origin: wikipedia
