Shenzhen Wild Life Zoo

Shenzhen Wild Life Zoo is located on the eastern bank of the beautiful Xili Lake, in the north side of Shenzhen city. It is adjacent to the northern shore of Mirs Bay, Shenzhen Kylin Villa and University City. This zoo covers an area of 1.2 square kilometers, with a total investment 250 million yuan. On September 28, 1993, it was officially opened to the public. It is the first zoo that uncages animals in China and combines animals, forests, plants, science and many other features and viewing capabilities as one of the scenic gardens and subtropical environment .
 

There is more than 300 varieties of and more than ten thousand of heads of wildlife animals from all over the world in the zoo, including many rare animals and some first-class and second-class protected animals of China. A variety of rare birds and animals move freely in the corresponding natural ecological environment, lives and breeds. On February 6, 2013, the two giant pandas was sent to the zoo.

The entire zoo is divided into three regions, namely herbivores area, beast animal area and performance area (pedestrian zone). There are giraffes, flamingos, zebras, kangaroos, camels, hippopotamuses, swans, pandas and other vegetarians. The largest swan lake in China is located here. In beast animal area, there are white tigers (Bengal tigers), North China tigers (Siberian tigers), South China tigers, bears, wolves, lions and cheetahs. They all live a humorous life in the zoo. As for the performance area, wonderful performances are present to the guests. The zoo holds about ten animal performances in the four animal performance halls, that is, the Sea lion Performance Hall, the Elephants and Tigers Show Hall, the Circus Hall and the Birds Performance Hall. It is a perfect place to come with families.
 

Park Layout and Highlights

Herbivore Area: This area is home to a variety of herbivores, including giraffes, zebras, alpacas, and elephants. There are also some sub - areas like the Panda Manor, Kangaroo Garden, Peacock Garden, and Swan Lake. You can buy feed on - site to have close contact with the animals. The Panda Manor is a must - visit, where you can see the lovely giant pandas Chun Chun and Qiu Qiu.
 

Beast Valley: Located in the center of the zoo, it has the "Big Cat Avenue" where you can watch tigers walking on the aerial walkway. There are also lions, tigers, black bears and other beasts. You can observe them from the overpass or take a feeding car to drive into the area and see the beasts passing by your side.
 

Animal Performance Area: The park has various exciting animal performances. The "Hundred Beasts Gala" is the largest - scale animal song and dance drama in the park, which is held at 15:00 every day in the Forest Square. The "Joyful Ocean" dolphin show is held at 12:40 on weekdays and at 11:30 and 13:30 on weekends in the Ocean World. There are also wonderful circus shows in the Circus Hall.
 

Science Museum Exhibition Hall: It displays nearly 600 living photos of rare animals in China and more than 400 animal specimens of birds and insects. There are two large - screen touch - screens in the hall, which show animal encyclopedias through videos, animations and pictures.
 

How to Get There

• By Metro: Take Metro Line 7 to Xili Lake Station. Get out from Exit B and walk for about 15 minutes to reach the park entrance.
• By Bus: There are many bus lines available, such as No. 49, No. 66, etc. You can check the specific routes in advance.
• By Car: If you drive, you can navigate to Shenzhen Safari Park. There is a parking lot in the park, but the parking fee is relatively high.
   

Travel Tips

1. There are some food shops in the park, but the prices are relatively high. It is recommended to bring some snacks and water with you. However, do not bring nuts or other inappropriate foods to feed the animals.
2. The park is quite large, and you may walk a lot, so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.
3. In summer, remember to bring a sun - hat and a small fan. If it rains, the beasts may be more active, but you need to pay attention to safety.
4. Do not make loud noises or make sudden movements to scare the animals. When taking photos with animals, pay attention to safety and do not get too close to dangerous animals.