Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

(上海野生动物园 yě shēng dòng wù yuán)

Shanghai Wild Animal Park (SWAP), in Pudong New Area about 35 kilometers from downtown, is the largest national level wild animal zoo in China. On 153 hectares, the zoo is home to 10,000 exotic animals from more than 200 species, most of which are rare wildlife, including giant pandas, snub-nosed monkeys, takins, crested ibis, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, white rhinos and cheetahs.

The park consists of a drive-through area, a pedestrian area, a flamingo yard, a scatter-feed area, a rare animal reservation zone, a bird park, a butterfly garden and a panda pavilion.

In the drive-through area, animals live in their nature habitats while visitors observe from a bus. Herds of zebras, antelopes, wildebeests and rhinoceros graze near the bus. Visitors may even get to witness alpha males cheetahs, Manchurian tigers and African lions leading savage attacks.

In the pedestrian area, visitors can interact closely with rare animals such as giant pandas, elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, gibbons, lemurs, flamingos and crested ibis, and enjoy various surprising encounters and feeding activities.

Most of the specially themed animal shows, such as Animal Welcome Parade and Sea Lion Show, are regularly staged free of charge. Detailed show arrangements vary with conditions and are subject to on-air notice in the park.

Dining, amusement, shopping and fast pass services are also available in the multifunction recreation spot, which was officially opened in November 1995 as the first park of its type in China.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Address: 178 Nanliu Highway, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Opening Hours:

March-June and September-November: 8 am-5 pm

July-August: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

December-February: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Ticket prices:

Adult: 130 yuan ($18.70), student: 65 yuan, seniors aged 60-64: 117 yuan, seniors aged 65 and above: 65 yuan

Children no taller than 1.3 meters or no older than 6 years can visit the park free in the company of ticket-holding adults.

Web: http://en.shwzoo.com/index.aspx

Tel: 021-58036000

Notes:

1. Please follow the park rules at http://en.shwzoo.com/guide_instructions.aspx.

2. Visitors who arrive at the park after 3:30 pm are eligible for fast pass service, with two vans to enter the park directly accompanied by experienced tourist guides.

3. Luggage deposit, wheelchair and baby stroller rentals are available.