Covering an area of 16 hectares, the Berlin Animal Shelter is the size of 22 football fields. There are four large cat houses, six large dog houses, a small animal house, an aviary, and a large enclosure for free-roaming cats. There is also an animal welfare farm for farm animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, geese, and chickens, as well as an exotic animal center for reptiles, monkeys, and other exotic animals. In addition, the Berlin Animal Shelter has its own veterinary practice with modern facilities, a cat emergency center, a house for injured waterfowl, and a modern event hall that can be rented for events. A pet cemetery and a large dog run with play areas are also located on the outskirts of the shelter.