Shanghai Zoo

Shanghai Zoo, formerly known as Xijiao Park, is the favorite place for Shanghai children.

There weren't many people there when I went, and I spent half an hour watching the serval, although it was sleeping and not moving the whole time.

Shanghai Zoo, formerly known as Xijiao Park, is the second largest city zoo in China. In Shanghai, if you want to see animals, the Safari Park is probably better.

The Shanghai Zoo, known as Xijiao Park in Shanghai, has been a haven for children from the 1970s to the present day. I visit three or four times a year. Tickets are 40 yuan, and sometimes you can save a few yuan online. The park isn't too large or too small, and a full visit takes about three or four hours. It's located on Hongqiao Road in Changning District, near the Line 10 stop. Driving isn't recommended, as parking is a challenge. There are also many children's rides, priced at 15-20 yuan per ride. The fishing and horseback riding are a bit more expensive, but it's still a great place and highly recommended.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park, China's first national wildlife park, was jointly developed by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the State Forestry Administration. Located at 178 Nanliu Road, Nanhui District, Pudong, Shanghai, it covers 153 hectares (2,300 mu) and is approximately 35 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. With an investment of 300 million RMB, the park officially opened to the public on November 18, 1995, and was one of China's first AAAA-level tourist attractions. On May 8, 2007, the National Tourism Administration officially approved the park as a national 5A-level scenic spot. The park houses over 200 representative and rare species of animals from around the world, totaling tens of thousands of individuals. These include giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and white rhinos, as well as giant pandas, golden monkeys, and golden takin, all of which are first-class protected species in China. The park offers two main entrance areas: drive-in and walk-in.

I've been here twice, and parking has always been a big problem. Taking the subway is the most convenient.

The Shanghai Zoo was a last-minute choice for this trip. It's just before the airport stop on Line 10 (Shanghai Zoo Station), so I took the kids there for a bit before heading to the airport. Admission is 40 yuan, but at the self-service area, someone asked me to scan a QR code and it would be 38 yuan. There's a check-in service at the service center on the right after entering for a very cheap 2 yuan. Inside! The animals were pretty average; the kids kept asking to see elephants, but there weren't any. However, the overall greenery is very nice, and if you're not pressed for time, it's a great value for taking the kids there to play and eat.

Suitable for families or couples. The store is quite expensive, so it is best to bring your own drinks. The whole tour takes 2 to 3 hours, and the cable car costs 15.

In December 2012, I went on a trip with my child’s father and saw many animals, including tigers, elephants, bears, monkeys, etc.

When I was little, my parents loved taking me to "Western Suburbs Park," and even now, Shanghainese still call it that. Now that the traces of those childhood memories are nowhere to be found, we, as parents, are adding color to our children's childhoods bit by bit.

I have to say this trip to the zoo was much better than I expected, mainly because the environment was great, unlike the "stinky" ones I remember from my childhood. The animals were also well-distributed. If you're visiting with children, it's best to plan a day and bring some dry food for lunch.

I haven't been to the zoo since junior high school, so I'm here to relive the joy of my childhood.

At the Shanghai Zoo, animals are kept in cages and visitors watch them, while at the safari park, people are kept in cages (or in cars) and the animals watch them. Generally speaking, the Shanghai Zoo is the preferred choice for science. Babies often see animals in picture books and Qiaohu videos, such as giant pandas, hippos, rhinos, bear cubs, and white rabbits.

I read reviews saying it was the best zoo in the country, and I definitely felt that way when I visited! The animals were in great condition, and the environment was great too. I highly recommend going.

It is really necessary to go here, especially if you bring your children. It is a great place for little ones to play, and it is really big. The Shanghai Zoo is the collective memory of a generation of Shanghai people. Compared with the Shanghai Wild Animal Park, the Shanghai Zoo is much smaller and more mini, but it has more convenient transportation and the subway station is close at hand.

It's very conveniently located with direct access via Metro Line 10. Get off at the Shanghai Zoo station and exit 4, and you'll find the zoo. Tickets are 40 yuan per adult. We went quite early, entering the park at 9:00 AM, but my husband and I (especially me) tend to be slow, so it was already past 4:00 PM before we finished exploring the entire park and seeing all the animals. The Shanghai Zoo is truly enormous!

We visit the zoo every year, but the kids are tired of it. Since we've never been here before, we decided to spend half a day there after dinner. Even though it's quite large, half a day is more than enough. Zoos are all pretty similar, so there's no need to visit every one. We were also lucky enough to catch a performance by ethnic minorities from Maoxian, which was a real treat.

Personally, I like the little penguin the most. It is so cute. It stands next to the billboard in a daze, as if it is learning to read. Hahaha!

The tigers slept all afternoon, but the lions didn't. Their roars scared me, as if they were about to jump out. I truly experienced the power of a lion's roar. Finally, we pulled grass from the roadside to feed the little white kangaroos we encountered. And the little black bear, after eating his favorite snack, fell on his back. It was truly adorable.

The ticket price is so cheap. If you have children with you and can't find a place to spend half a day, it is definitely worth going!

Today, 35 years later, I suddenly found myself having a strong nostalgic urge, so I decided to take my grandson to the Shanghai Zoo, just to relive the happy times we had visiting the zoo in our youth!



I live very close to the zoo, a 4.2-kilometer journey that takes just over 20 minutes by bike. We took the bus there. There were multiple ticket windows outside the park. We arrived around 10 a.m. and didn't have to wait in line. During the Shanghai Tourism Festival, tickets were 50% off at ¥20 per person, though there was no discount for people over 60. A significant number of visitors were grandparents with their grandchildren.



The zoo covers 743,000 square meters, with 47,237 square meters dedicated to animal exhibits. Walking through such a large enclosure would be a bit tiring for both young and old, but today the weather was exceptionally beautiful and sunny, so we opted not to take the sightseeing bus (¥15 per person) and walked around the enclosure for 18,000 steps.



The zoo's animals and plants are quite good. There are many different species, divided into several different exhibits. Some animals, like swans and parrots, can be touched and played with, which was a nice touch. We went on a weekday, so it wasn't crowded, but the amphibian and reptile exhibit was a bit more crowded.



Despite housing over 400 species of animals, the rare species, like pandas and tigers, seemed a bit underrepresented, with only one or two each. Perhaps it was during lunch break when we visited these rare animals, as the pandas and tigers were sleeping outside (later, tourists kept calling out, and I snapped a few photos of them when they stood up or turned over). I specifically wanted to see Hei Xiangxiang, but when I got there, tourists told me he was sleeping indoors, unwilling to come out to meet us!



The environment in the park is good, and there are many plants, including many cedars, plane trees, etc.; there are water hyacinths cultivated on a large scale that is rarely seen in many years; there are entertainment facilities, Ferris wheels, etc.; there are many green spaces and seats for tourists to take pictures, rest, etc.



The Shanghai Zoo is generally a great place with a rich history (though some of the facilities are old and could use updating, and some of the pavement needs renovation). It's a great weekend getaway for families with children, and it's also a great place for couples. A full day isn't enough to fully explore the area. But skipping the areas you don't want to visit and heading straight for your favorite animals is enough—four hours is plenty!

It's quite good. You can get there by subway. It's a good place to take your children.

We walked around for three hours and saw almost all the animals. When we got to the exit, we realized that we had forgotten to watch the sea lion show. The biggest surprise was seeing the penguins.

Compared with the wildlife park, the price is much lower. There is no big difference from zoos in other provinces and cities. It can be said that it has no special features!!!

There are many different kinds of animals, divided into several pavilions. There are also rides, including a Ferris wheel, and plenty of grassy areas and seating for resting (perfect for picnics). Some animals (swans, parrots, etc.) can be petted, which is a nice bonus. It's not crowded (the Amphibian and Reptile Pavilion can be quite crowded), and the ticket lines are quick. Students can get discounts. Overall, it's a great weekend getaway for a family of three with children, or for couples.

Hahahaha, my photo-editing soul is burning! It's a fun place, but it's a pity that some of the animals have obvious stereotyped behaviors. I hope the park can update the animal playground equipment!

The transportation is very convenient, suitable for taking children to the zoo

It's been over 30 years since I last visited the Shanghai Zoo. My parents took us there on spring outings when I was little. Back then, the Shanghai Zoo was still called Xijiao Park, a sacred spot for schools during spring and autumn outings. My memory of the Shanghai Zoo has faded. Suddenly, I felt a strong urge for nostalgia. I decided to visit the Shanghai Zoo, just to relive those happy childhood days.

I hadn't been to Xijiao Park in a while, hoping to see the Golden Pheasants. I was rewarded. There were quite a few animals. It's located in the city, making transportation very convenient, with Line 10 just a short walk away. Seeing young tourists still throwing coins at crocodiles and feeding birds next to a "Do Not Feed" sign really pissed me off. I yelled at them. I didn't care. The park staff were friendly, except for the dirty windows and the lonely look of some of the animals, which is inevitable at any zoo. I was glad I didn't see any animal performances.

Shanghai Zoo is located at 2381 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai, adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Founded in 1954, it was originally named Xijiao Park. A national-level large zoo, it covers 743,000 square meters and houses over 400 species of animals, with 47,237 square meters of animal housing. It is one of the top ten zoos in China and the second-largest city zoo in the country.

It's a great place to take children to learn about animals.

I went for a walk today, in late August. It wasn't very hot, and there were plenty of trees. I didn't see many reptiles or fish; there really weren't many, so I wasn't interested. Plus, the glass was really dirty! There were a decent variety of animals, but the numbers were too few. I saw one tiger, and it took me a while to find it. There were two sleeping pumas, three lions, three zebras, and five elephants in cages. The giraffes were nice to see, but they were really far away! The biggest downside to this zoo is that the animals are so far away from visitors, surrounded by fences. You can't see the whole thing, or they're all hiding. But for the 40 yuan ticket price, it's pretty good value.

It's closer than the zoo, and the animals and plants are nice. Go on a sunny day.

It is very suitable for bringing children to play. There are many kinds of animals. You can even meet a little squirrel on the road. The price is also very reasonable, 40 yuan. It is a good place for the whole family to go out and play.

The Shanghai Zoo is the oldest zoo in Shanghai, and it's a place many people grew up in. It's a lifelong memory for many. The zoo is quite good now, with convenient transportation and reasonable ticket prices.

If you have children at home, come here often. It is recommended to go early in the morning when the animals are moving around.

We set off in the morning, which was quite early, and drove directly to the entrance of the zoo. We parked the car, which cost 20 yuan for the whole day. We directly collected the ticket from the ticket machine and entered the zoo. Everything went smoothly. There are quite a lot of animals in it, first the amphibians, then the bird area, which is very large. There are many birds. There are many birds, goldfish, and all kinds of fish, a lot of them. In fact, I just looked at these, mainly because I went there for the elephants, monkeys, giraffes, tigers, lions, foxes and pandas. Although I saw all these things, the pandas, tigers and lions were all sleeping.

I stumbled upon this zoo and found it incredibly cheap. I went there on my last day in Shanghai. I initially thought the tickets would only show a few animals, but I didn't expect there would be so many animals and the environment was great. Plus, the zoo is directly connected to the subway and only two stops from the airport, making it very convenient. It's definitely worth a visit!

Although the Shanghai Zoo was the city's first zoo, with the opening of the Shanghai Wild Animal Park, many of its facilities have fallen behind those of the newer, larger zoo. More people are choosing to visit the Shanghai Wild Animal Park for up-close encounters with the animals. While admission to the park is significantly more expensive than the 40 yuan Shanghai Zoo, the Shanghai Zoo has become a popular destination for reminiscing about childhood and for those with limited time to take their children. Transportation around the zoo is quite convenient. You can take Metro Line 10, Bus No. 57, Bus No. 91, Bus No. 519, Bus No. 709, Bus No. 721, Bus No. 739, Bus No. 748, Bus No. 806, Bus No. 807, Bus No. 809, Bus No. 911, Bus No. 911 Section (formerly Bus No. 945), Bus No. 925 (formerly Bus No. 925B), Bus No. 936, Bus No. 941, Bus No. 1207 (formerly Bus No. 925), Bus No. 196 (formerly Xinbei Line), Bus No. 865 (formerly Xumei Line), Shanghai-Shang Line, Shanghai-Zhu Line, Shanghai-Qingying Line, Hongqiao Hub Line 1 (Shanghai South Railway Station North Square), Xinjing Road 1, and Xinjing Road 1 Section.

For animal lovers, the Shanghai Zoo is a great choice. Metro Line 10 takes you directly to the Shanghai Zoo Station, making transportation very convenient. Driving is also possible, as there's ample parking. The Shanghai Zoo boasts quite a variety of animals, including tigers, lions, alpacas, giraffes, and polar bears. It's a truly enjoyable experience to spend a day there.

[The Only Zoo in Downtown Shanghai] Tickets are 40 yuan, with student tickets half price, and available through a certain mom for 38 yuan. As the only zoo in downtown Shanghai, weekends are packed, with cars parked outside Hongqiao Road. Weekends are not recommended for tourists. [Transportation] Transportation is convenient: Exit Zoo Station on Metro Line 10, and it's about a 5-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1. Budget hotels and luxury restaurants can be found along Hami Road and Hongqiao Road, as the area is relatively quiet and secluded, surrounded by villas. The zoo itself takes three hours to fully explore, and with luck, you can spot unique animals like alpacas and gorillas. The diverse animal population can create a strong odor, so wear a mask if you're bothered. Food and drink are not special, so bring your own. [Family Tip] If you're traveling with a family, it's best to bring a simple tent. The park's abundant greenery allows for a comfortable camping experience. Therefore, if you have time and the weather is favorable, you can enjoy the experience. 【Recommended attractions】Big tigers, gorillas, zebras, and bird park.

If you have children at home, it is worth a visit to see the true appearance of various animals. It is also worth a visit for adults to learn to protect the environment.

I personally think it's just average, but quite big.

I went there on July 15, 2012. The weather was a bit hot, but I had a lot of fun.

It's quite good. The park is big and the environment is good, better than the Beijing Zoo.

Not very satisfied, it feels very crowded and many animals are not visible

Shanghai Zoo is located in the western suburbs of Shanghai. Formerly known as Xijiao Park, the park was built in 1954, at the beginning of the People's Republic of China. The park is close to Terminal 1 of Hongqiao Airport. The park houses and exhibits more than 600 species of animals and is the largest zoo in East China.

Ticket price: 40 yuan

Opening hours: 6:30~17:30 (17:00 in winter), a typical visit takes about half a day.

Transportation: Metro Line 10, Zoo Station. There are also over 20 bus routes to the area, including Line 57, Line 91, Line 806, Line 807, Line 809, Line 911, Line 925, Line 936, Line 941, Shanghai-Shanghai Express, Shanghai-Zhuhai Express, Shanghai-Qingying Express, Hongqiao Hub Route 1, Xinjing Route 1, etc.

I went to the Qianwa Zoo alone. There are many kinds of animals in the zoo, including a bird area, a tall and mighty area, and large animals such as pandas, elephants, alpaca, and brown bears. There are also some small museums, which are good for taking children. The park is very large and you can spend a whole morning there.

⊙▽⊙ The ticket price is much better than that of the wildlife park. It is located in the city and is very convenient. If you have never been to the wildlife park, you can come here first. Although it is small, it has everything. If you go to every place, I spent half a day there and had a lot of fun.

Tickets are relatively affordable, at 40 yuan. Students get a half-price discount. The zoo is quite large, with a wide variety of animals. There's a bird section, a wild animal section, and even cute lambs you can feed. Many parents bring their children. The zoo is circular, so you can easily walk around it once you enter. There are tour buses within the zoo for 15 yuan per person. For children's enjoyment, there are also attractions like a Ferris wheel and bumper cars.

Shanghai Zoo is close to Hongqiao Airport and can be reached by taking Metro Line 10.

Tickets to the Shanghai Zoo are cheaper than those at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park. Personally, I don't think it's as thrilling as the safari park, but it's still a very nice attraction. It's very crowded on weekends, and the weather is quite hot. My favorite thing to see is the penguin feeding. They swayed like ducks, following the staff around—they were really fast in the water! There were four or five elephants outside, sucking up water with their trunks and spraying it on people nearby—deliberately. The monkeys are really the smartest ones. You can get there by taking Metro Line 2, but the subway is also very crowded.

The tickets are not cheap. As a zoo in an international metropolis, it is really not that good. A few decades ago and now, apart from more people and more expensive tickets, there is no sincere change. If you are here for tourism, please give it a try. If you are a nearby resident, it would be a good idea to get a membership card and visit often.

The area is huge. Be prepared for kids who want to wander around.

There are still a lot of animals. You will see many animals you don't know. You can play there for a whole day. Many people go there with their children.

Not bad, my friends who downloaded the movie should like it especially

The main purpose is sightseeing, which is not very interesting, but there are cute giant pandas. Although I watched it for a long time, it was too lazy to move.

The Shanghai Zoo is actually not much worse than the Safari Park, and there are also many activities where you can get close to the animals. In fact, to be fair, the Shanghai Zoo is more worth visiting.

I happened to catch the Shanghai Tourism Festival where tickets were half-price, and it was close to the airport so I could board the plane after a stroll, so I just killed some time.

We went there to take pictures, and my friend had a lot of fun feeding the animals. It's okay to take children there.

It's close to home, and I went there again recently. Don't go during major holidays like May Day or National Day, you'll regret it because there will be too many people and no place to park. You'll just have to wait for the police to fine you 200 yuan if you park on the side of the road.

I used to go to Xijiao Park often when I was little. Now that the Shanghai Zoo has been renovated and many facilities have been renovated, the environment has improved a lot. The trees are lush and it's a great place for adults and children to go on weekends. It's a very happy scene.

The Shanghai Zoo is located near Hongqiao Airport. We went there because we wanted our son to see more animals. The Shanghai Zoo is very large, with many animals, and the hygiene is also OK. Overall, it is still very good. It is a good choice to take children to visit Shanghai.

As an animal lover, this is definitely a great place, but the downside is the crowds. Everywhere in China, it's always packed, let alone Shanghai! The animals are all super cute, but the animal theater is boring, and the constant jostling and shoving of people coming in and out is insane. There's elephant rides at the theater entrance, but the elephants are pathetic—they're so skinny, and they're not fed. I wonder if they're being abused. The wild animal area has regular cars and feeding cars—they're just lined up. There aren't many wild animals in there, so it's worth a visit to refresh your memory. PS: Even though there are signs saying "don't feed the animals," some adults still do it. The children beside them couldn't stand it, but they didn't respond even after being reminded. Such poor manners!

The Shanghai Zoo is relatively close to the city center and can be reached by Line 10. There are many volunteers in the zoo. When I went there, I specially prepared some vegetable leaves and carrots. Many small animals came to ask for food. Although there were signs prohibiting feeding in the zoo, I couldn't help but cut the carrots into pieces when I saw the eager eyes of the small animals. The giraffes and alpaca liked them very much.

I went to see the mythical animals. I had so much fun. Besides the mythical animals, everything else was great too. It's been a while since I've been to a zoo. I remember the little monkeys and gorillas, the cute red foxes, and the puma that kept walking around...

There was also the children's zoo. As soon as we entered, the sheep came straight towards us, which scared us so much that we ran away in panic. The other children were playing very calmly...

At first, there were only two alpacas outside. Their home was being renovated. We wandered around and saw them all come out. So many people were paying their respects. It was so exciting, I can't put it into words.

Take Metro Line 10 to Shanghai Zoo Station and walk about 3 minutes from the exit to arrive.

We went there in the middle of summer and there was a bit of a smell in some places and mosquitoes. The elephant show was quite good.

A great place for kids. The zoo felt a bit dated and lacked some life. The panda enclosure was a popular attraction, but the pandas were dirtier than wild ones. My personal favorite was Swan Lake.

Try not to go on weekends, as it's a children's paradise. It's best to go in the morning, as many places will be closed if you go too late in the afternoon.

I haven't been here in nearly 10 years, and it brings back so many childhood memories. Although it's not big, it has convenient transportation and cheap tickets... There are also many different types of animals... There are still a lot of people on weekends and holidays... The big bird cage that left the deepest impression on me is still there... There is also the giraffe "Seaside" specimen. Although it no longer has its original beautiful fur color, it feels really good to see it again. There are many flowers, plants and trees in the zoo. There are more mosquitoes in the summer, so everyone should remember to apply mosquito repellent, especially parents with babies (recommendation: it's amazing). We first went to the reptile, fish, and butterfly houses.

I went to Qinghegu for dinner. It happened to be nearby, so I went for a walk. I hadn't been there for about 10 years. The zoo was a bit old. Although the ticket was very cheap, it was not as fun as the safari park.

The first time I went to this zoo was ten years ago. I was on business in Chengjiaqiao and knew there was a zoo nearby, so I went in for a visit.

It's a very good zoo, it's very big and has a wide variety of animals. Most importantly, the animals are very clean and healthy.

On the morning of March 18, 2013, after dinner at the hotel, I took Liangzi to the zoo, first by bus and then by taxi. On the bus, an elderly Shanghainese woman took a liking to Liangzi and greeted him in Shanghainese. I told her that Liangzi was from Shenyang and didn't understand the soft Wu dialect...

This big King Kong has become a spirit. Sometimes he goes to the pond to pose for tourists to take pictures, and sometimes he goes to the glass fence to rest for a while and eats the food thrown by tourists from the fence. My father even snatched the beef jerky I was eating from my hands and threw it in. This guy picked it up, smelled it and started to chew it immediately. It smells so good!

The Shanghai Zoo is quite large and has good greenery. Even if you pay for the ticket but don't see the animals, it's worth it to take your children to spend a day on the big lawn. You don't have to worry about being sunburned because there are many large trees on the lawn to block the sun.

The day after March 8th, we started visiting the zoo at 3:30 in the afternoon. We were really pressed for time because we wanted to leave at 3:30, but the zoo was scheduled to close at 5:00 (that's what the zoo map said, but the actual closing time seemed to be 5:30, because we didn't hear any announcement about the zoo closing at 5:00, and it was exactly 5:05 when we left the zoo, so there were still a lot of people in the zoo).

It is one of the best ecological gardens in downtown Shanghai and has now become a large, comprehensive zoo with its own characteristics.

The ticket to Shanghai Zoo is 40 yuan, and the student price is 20 yuan. There are quite a variety of animal species inside, including rare animals such as tigers and pandas. It is worth a visit.

Shanghai Zoo, the facilities are relatively old, the wildlife park is better

There are many animals, and the ones that attracted me the most are the big and small tomcats. However, it is still a little behind the zoos in big cities, which is a pity.

It's a relatively large zoo, with a wide variety of species! The landscaping is also very nice, making it suitable not only for children but also for couples. Hahahaha...