Zoo Berlin was opened to the public in 1844. It was the 9th zoo in the world.

In 1939 Zoo Berlin was the most important zoo in the world with a collection of more than 4000 animals. But within a few hours, all the work of 100 years was destroyed in World War II. Only 91 animals survived it. Following a master plan, the zoo was reconstructed and completely modernized in the following years.