About Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park is located in the Pudong district of Shanghai and it is the first National grade zoo in China. It was built by Shanghai Municipal People's government and state forestry. The Zoo consists of more than 200 different types of animals from all over the world which include rare animal species and the animals under the special protection of China. Such animals include the giant panda, golden monkey, tiger, Asian elephant, which are all specially protected animals. The park also houses other animals like zebra, rhino, giraffe, antelope, cheetah, bears, elephants, dogs, sheep, lion, monkeys, and exotic birds, etc.

The park includes a performance zone, bird zone, and an animal zone. The park is divided into a walking area and one which is accessible by bus. You cannot have wild animals as your pet at home, but you can foster them by donating money for their caregiving. You can foster rare animals and the money donated will be used to protect the animal. There are few other areas where some dangerous animals are kept and you can only see those animals if you take the tour bus. Local restaurants such as Shanghai restaurant and hotels have their outlets in the park and shops are also available from where you can buy souvenirs.

Must See

  • You can go on Safari tours and watch animal shows.
  • You can take your kids for a ride, watch elephant show and bird's show.
  • Watch the show at the Performing Hall.
  • You can visit the area of herbivores, Incubator Section.
  • You can visit the Adoption area from where you can also adopt wild animals.

How to reach

Taxi: The Park is located 44 km from the city and can be reached within 55 minutes.

Bus: Hui Chuan Line, Hui Song Line, Dong Ni Special Line, Zhang Nan Special Line

Tips

  • Try to visit in the morning or evening.
  • Always have your mobile installed with google map.
  • Take extra money if you want to watch animal shows or go for a ride.
  • If you want to see animals from close up, then take the feeding bus.
  • You can also buy the tickets online.

Visit Time

Sunday:           08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:          08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:        08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:             08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:         08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 31°C

 

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