Zoos do not surprise anyone now, as they are in many cities and countries, but the zoo in Shanghai, called Shanghai Zoo, is distinguished by its size and originality. It is one of the ten best and largest zoos in the world and is the second largest in China.
The Shanghai Zoo contains more than six hundred varieties of the most diverse representatives of the animal world of the entire planet.
Description
Shanghai residents come to the zoo not only to look at the animals. On its territory, the atmosphere itself is pleasant: a lot of greenery (flowers and other vegetation). It is very cozy and you can have a wonderful time with your family as a family.
Shanghai Zoo (see photo in the article) is part of a huge national zoo, covering an area of 743 thousand square meters. meters. Walking on it is almost always included in the excursion routes of various travel agencies. You can visit it yourself.
The conditions for keeping a huge number of pets and the infrastructure here are constantly being improved and developed. In a beautifully maintained park there is a swan lake with small islands (only 3), where migratory birds and swans live. The Butterfly Pavilion presents an extensive collection of these magnificent vibrant insects. The inhabitants of huge aquariums are a variety of types of fish with unexpected and original colors. There is also a children's zoo in the park.
In total, more than 600 species of shrubs and trees grow in the park, the total number of which is more than 100 thousand. They try to create natural landscapes that best resemble the natural habitat of animals.
Features
Visitors to the Shanghai Zoo are offered a variety of extreme entertainment, including those that you rarely see with your own eyes. For example, the fights of roosters and bulls. The highlight of the program in Shanghai Zoo Park are the good and big "dancing" elephants, as well as pandas, eating more than 20 kg of bamboo per day. The family of rather funny gorillas also captivates visitors.
Usually in the wild pandas have a rather slender physique, and in this zoo their weight sometimes reaches 125 kg. And their life expectancy is longer. Watching their actions and habits is very funny and fun. They raise their mood one hundred percent. For all animals living in the cleaned spacious enclosures, excellent living conditions are created, almost similar to natural conditions.
A very interesting point is that, at certain intervals, training sessions for some animals take place here. Vacationers in the park can observe all this with their own eyes.
Recommendations for walking
Locals visit the Shanghai Zoo even to just take a walk. There are many stunningly decorated lawns throughout the park. There is also Swan Lake. It is best to take a walk in the morning, because at this time there are more awake animals.
Walking and inspection of aviaries can be done both on foot and on a walking electric tram. A camera is very much needed here, so many beautiful and interesting things!
There is a wonderful lawn in the zoo with an area of about 100 thousand square meters. meters. And this place is one of the favorite among vacationers.
It should be noted that inside the zoo it is almost impossible to find soft drinks, so it is better to stock up with water before entering it. About a couple of hours is enough to familiarize yourself with all the inhabitants of Shanghai Zoo, after which you can go to a cafe located directly in the park and try the food of the establishment to regain your strength.
How to get there
Shanghai Zoo is located near Shanghai Hongqiao - the international airport. There are a lot of ways to get to the park by public transport. You can take the subway train number 10 and get off at the Shanghai Zoo station. Numerous buses go there with numbers 57, 91, 196, 519, 709, 721, 739, 748, 806, 807, 809, 911, 936, 938, 941, 1207.
The zoo is open from March to November, daily from 8:00 to 17:00, and in the colder period of the year (from December to February) - from 8:30 to 16:30. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing time. Children under six years old have free admission. Tickets are sold only at the box office at the main entrance to the park.
Address of Shanghai Zoo: Hongqiao Street, 2381.
The inhabitants
In addition to gorillas, pandas and an unusual golden monkey, in the zoo you can see the South Chinese tiger, African chimpanzees, giraffes, Antarctic penguins, Australian kangaroos, etc.
The number of animals brought to the zoo is about 200 species, including kangaroos from Australia, chimpanzees from Africa, elephants, flamingos, peacocks, lions (couples), lynxes, tigers, giraffes, yaks, seals, buffalo, walruses, brown bear from Russia and many others other
It should be noted that among the animals of the zoo there are birds and animals (including the above panda), which are traditionally symbols of China. These include the golden monkey, the South Chinese tiger and the flowering peacock.
Reviews
Shanghai Zoo is one of the best in the world. This is also indicated by reviews of tourists. First of all, everyone is impressed by the size of the park, beautiful nature, the abundance of flowers and various plants, the well-groomed and cleanliness of the entire territory. In general, everything is very cozy and convenient. Admires the lake with migratory birds and swans. To walk calmly and heartily, you must spend at least five hours.
The inhabitants of the institution are full of diversity. Especially attractive for tourists are funny Asian bears (those same pandas), which are the hallmark of the Shanghai Zoo. Their shapes and images can be seen everywhere.