Overview

• As Berlin’s finance senator and a long-time visitor, Evers balances official oversight of the park with personal enthusiasm for its landscapes.
• He described the Tierpark’s expansive trails and mature trees as a “green island” that offers pure relaxation from city life.
• Evers said red pandas in the Himalaya enclosure are his top attraction and that feeding giraffes reveals their irresistible charm.
• He praised how the park fosters community spirit and provides a peaceful break from his usual focus on financial figures.
• Park officials are preparing for the elephants’ return in 2026, which Evers predicts will captivate even the most jaded Berliners.