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Berlin Zoo visit captured hippos, animals, and cupcakes

Emmapulbrook

Berlin, Germany

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Berlin Zoo visit captured hippos, animals, and cupcakes

Berlin, Germany

An underwater shot shows a hippopotamus resting on the bottom of a murky, green body of water. The hippopotamus is facing towards the left side of the frame, its head and a portion of its body visible. The water is filled with particles, and some aquatic plants can be seen on the bottom. The lighting is dim, creating a hazy effect.

The image shows the ornate, wrought-iron entrance gate to the Zoo in Berlin, Germany. The gate is dark gray with gold accents and features a detailed design, including stylized peacocks with fanned tails and ornate lanterns. The word "ZOO" is prominently displayed in gold letters on a diamond-shaped emblem within the gate. Behind the gate, green trees are visible against a clear, pale blue sky. The perspective is looking up towards the gate and the sky.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:25 PM · 2.0k attention

A goat with curved horns is resting on a rocky cliff face. The cliff is composed of large, irregular stones, and some sparse vegetation grows on its surface and branches of a dead tree extend from the upper left of the frame. The background is a clear, pale blue sky. The image does not provide any information about the city of Berlin, Germany.

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The image shows a close-up view of a dark slate serving board with approximately twenty-four cupcakes arranged in a grid. The cupcakes vary in flavor and decoration, with some topped with chocolate frosting, others with lighter colored frosting, and some decorated with swirls, nuts, and fruit slices. Many of the cupcakes have small white paper flags with the text "KIRKLAND & ELLIS" printed on them. The serving board is placed on a wooden surface. The lighting suggests an indoor setting, possibly a bakery or event space, with a bright light source in the background creating a strong backlight effect. There are no people visible in the image. The scene does not provide any specific indicators to determine its location within the city of Berlin, Germany.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:38 PM · 0.8k attention

A video shows a large gray hippopotamus partially submerged in green water. The hippopotamus is facing left, with its head lowered. The environment appears to be an enclosure, possibly a zoo, with a large, arched roof made of translucent panels. Trees and artificial lighting are visible in the background. The lighting suggests it is either dusk or nighttime. Another hippopotamus is visible in the background, standing on the sandy bank.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:56 PM · 0.2k attention

The video shows an aquarium habitat with two fish swimming in the water. The habitat is designed to look like a natural environment with rocks and plants visible both above and below the waterline. The water is murky green, and the lighting appears to be dim and naturalistic. The fish are dark in color and appear to be medium-sized. One fish swims towards the left side of the screen, while the other swims towards the right. The top portion of the video shows lush green foliage and rocky walls.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:32 PM · 0.2k attention

A hippopotamus is swimming underwater in a tank with green-tinted water. The hippopotamus is mostly submerged, with its head visible above the water. The water is murky, and there are some plants and debris floating in the water. The tank appears to be made of glass, and there are some reflections on the surface of the water. The background is out of focus but appears to be an indoor exhibit with some trees and rocks.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:32 PM · 0.1k attention

A close-up, eye-level shot shows a smartphone screen displaying a collage of torn and weathered posters advertising an event. The posters are layered and partially ripped, revealing glimpses of previous advertisements underneath. The main poster at the top features bold red text that reads "NoSuperReturn" with the subtitle "Gutes Leben für alle" in smaller black text. Below this, a circular graphic depicts the Earth with a red, jagged line graph trending downwards, accompanied by the words "No!" repeated. Further down, the text "06.-12. Juni in Berlin" is visible, followed by "Aktionstage: Demos, Panels..." and a German phrase that translates to "the world's largest investor conference." A website address "nosuperreturn.org" is also present. The posters are adhered to a rough, textured surface, possibly a wall or a bulletin board, which is heavily worn and discolored. Part of a QR code is visible on the left side. The phone itself is a modern smartphone with a light-colored, textured case. The background, reflected in the phone screen, shows a building with many windows and a clear sky, suggesting an outdoor urban environment, likely in Berlin, Germany, given the poster's text. A person's hand with neatly manicured nails is visible on the right side of the frame, holding the phone.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 4:33 PM

A view from inside an enclosure with a large, domed, blue, geodesic glass roof. Below the roof is a body of water, possibly a pool or pond, with ripples on its surface. To the left of the water is a sloping, vegetated embankment with trees and foliage. To the right of the water is a sandy or rocky shoreline with some light-colored objects, possibly rocks or birds, on it. The background shows more trees and vegetation. The lighting suggests it is daytime, but the sky is not directly visible due to the roof. There are no people visible in the frame. The overall impression is that of an indoor zoo exhibit or a large aviary.

Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:35 PM

The image shows a top-down view of twelve mini cupcakes arranged in a three-by-four grid on a dark, textured surface. The cupcakes are of various flavors and decorations. The top row features three cupcakes: the first on the left has white frosting with a swirl and amber-colored topping, the middle one has chocolate frosting with a nut and a paper flag, and the right one has white frosting with what appears to be a piece of fruit or candy and a paper flag. The second row also has three cupcakes: the left has a light brown base with white frosting, a dark topping with a berry, and a paper flag. The middle cupcake has chocolate frosting with a nut and a paper flag. The right cupcake has white frosting with a piece of fruit or candy and a paper flag. The third row contains four cupcakes: the left two are dark chocolate frosted with paper flags. The middle right cupcake has pink frosting with a lighter pink swirl and a paper flag. The far right cupcake has light brown frosting with a piece of fruit or candy and a paper flag. The bottom row shows four cupcakes: the two on the left are dark chocolate frosted with paper flags. The middle right cupcake has light brown frosting with a piece of fruit or candy and a paper flag. The far right cupcake has light brown frosting with a swirl and a paper flag. All the paper flags appear to have the same text printed on them. The environment is indoors, with artificial lighting. There is no indication of the location within Berlin, Germany. There are no people or actions depicted in the image.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:38 PM

The video shows a close-up, panning view of a black slate tray filled with various small cupcakes or mini-muffins. The cupcakes are arranged in rows and appear to be decorated with different toppings, including what looks like frosting, fruit, nuts, and possibly chocolate. Several of the cupcakes have small white paper flags inserted into them, some of which appear to have text printed on them. The lighting suggests an indoor setting, possibly a restaurant or catering event, with a wooden surface visible at the bottom of the frame. The overall impression is one of an assortment of desserts laid out for display or consumption.

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Berlin, Germany · Jun 9, 2026, 7:46 PM