Aquarium Berlin

Since 1913, the aquarium on Budapester Straße in Tiergarten has showcased around 20,000 animals across approximately 1,000 species, and since August 2026, after a three-year renovation, it is fully open to visitors again. Hammerhead sharks swim below in the 120,000-liter tank, while crocodiles, jellyfish, and insects await above. For indoor activities with children in Berlin, this means: three floors, three themes, short distances.

Aquarium Berlin: Three Floors Full of Sharks, Jellyfish, and Crocodiles

Aquarium Berlin is located on Budapester Straße in Tiergarten, right next to the zoo, and has been in operation since 1913. After a three-year renovation, the listed building has been fully accessible again since August 2026, featuring new signage, audio stations, and interactive elements. Around 20,000 animals across approximately 1,000 species live here, distributed over three clearly structured floors: fish in 69 aquariums on the bottom floor, reptiles above them, and insects and amphibians at the very top. For children, this is a good segmentation, as each floor has its own theme and the distances are short. In the largest tank, with 120,000 liters, hammerhead sharks swim their rounds.

Crocodile Hall, Jellyfish Breeding, and Guided Feedings

The Crocodile Hall was the world’s first walk-in indoor enclosure for animals, and today it is home to Ganges gharials, among others. One floor up, the jellyfish breeding facility is among the most extensive worldwide, regularly breeding 15 to 25 species. Guided feedings and animal training sessions are held twice a week, with dates listed in the program. For families, guided tours and children’s birthday parties for two age groups starting from 5 years are available for booking. Practical for planning: online tickets cost significantly less than at the box office, children under 4 years old get in for free, and all levels are accessible by elevator. Pull-along wagons must stay outside; wheelchairs can be rented against a deposit.