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You cannot visit Berlin without taking the time to see Knut the famous polar bear.  Well, I guess you can, but something would be missing from your trip!  Yes, I visited the not so tiny bear anymore.  If you do not know the story of the furry four pawed one, let me give you some background.  In 2006, Knut became the first polar bear to be born at the Berlin zoo in more than 30 years.  He was rejected by his mother at  birth, and then raised by the zoo.  But Knutmania only started after animal rights activists said Knut should be killed, because he would become dangerous when he grew older.  Even though the white bear needed a bath, I must say Knut is still cute. The once tiny cub is now more than 200 pounds.  But he was still kind of playful at the zoo, sticking his head in and out of a little cave.  That said, Knut is not the only interesting animal at the Berlin zoo.  I was impressed at how close you are able to get to the animals. I almost touched a giraffe!  I did not find this zoo, as depressing as others, where the animals look sad and caged.  The gardens and walkways also add a beautiful touch to the scenic walk.  So I will say again, you cannot visit Berlin without seeing the famous Eisbar Knut.