“Into the wilderness. Experience adventure!” is the motto for our vision of the Tierpark Berlin of the future.
Visitors are greeted at the entrance by a herd of bison, wapitis, and pronghorns. From North America, the journey leads through Australia and Africa, up into the highlands of Asia, and deep into the rainforests of South America. In 2014, we were commissioned to develop a comprehensive strategic and development plan that highlights the zoo’s potential, outlines concrete measures, and strengthens its positioning as a leisure destination in Berlin. The focus for the future development of Tierpark Berlin will not only be on education through exploration, immersion and experience, our plans envision a wildlife conservation centre, diverse culinary offerings and more space for events.
A Masterplan for a Sustainable Future
Covering 160 hectares, Tierpark Berlin is Europe’s largest landscape zoo—ideal for expansive enclosures and herd management. Due to its vast size, the park is difficult to explore on foot alone. Our concept includes special experiences like a themed train ride, a safari through the African savannah, or a cable car journey to the Himalayas. Education and entertainment go hand in hand in our design. The masterplan includes a conservation center, diverse themed gastronomy, and more space for events. Outdated animal enclosures and the strong competition from Berlin’s Zoological Garden make a strategic repositioning essential for the future of Tierpark Berlin.
Around the World in Europe’s Largest Landscape Zoo
The Tierpark will remain a landscaped park, but reorganized into geographic zones that guide visitors on a journey across continents. They will experience diverse ecosystems and observe animals in habitats that reflect their natural environments. Architecture takes a back seat to the immersive connection between animals and nature, supporting the overall theme of each world. Planned highlights include Europe’s largest walk-through aviary with treetop trail, an Amazon House for jaguars, sloths and manatees, a transformed debris hill reimagined as the Himalayas, and a new conservation center featuring a glass-walled veterinary clinic, developed in partnership with the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW). By 2030, this vision could become a reality—with the first step being a tropical jungle world now in development inside the historic Alfred Brehm House.
