Guangzhou Safari Park: an unusual zoo. Wild Zoo in Changlong

One of the attractions of Guangzhou is a very large zoo, which is worth a visit at least once. Its area is approximately 42,000 sq.m. Walk - do not cross!
How to get there. The zoo is located at the Zoo metro station of the same name, at exit B. The entrance ticket for adults costs 20 yuan.
Flamingos are greeted right at the entrance. Against the background of dark water, they look especially bright. Flamingos can be admired without entering the zoo, they can be seen through the mesh fence.

Guangzhou Zoo is conditionally divided into sections: birds, herbivores, reptiles and amphibians, primates, carnivores. In addition, there are playgrounds for children. The zoo also houses an aquarium. Entrance fee.
My visit to the zoo happened in rainy weather, so half of the animals hid in their houses ... But there were not very many people and it was possible to calmly approach the enclosures, look at the animals and take pictures of them.
In the bird area there are parrots, peacocks, birds of prey and many, many ducks)

Rain doesn't stop giraffes. They ate and walked with little giraffes in a spacious enclosure.

But the nasorog was sad ...

The camels were clearly posing

The little monkey rode on a swing and generally had fun as best she could

Lemur got scared and fell asleep in his house

Pandas, unfortunately, could not be seen, they were hiding. But I managed to catch a red panda for a snack) A very funny animal!

Of the predators, only the bear roamed the enclosure. Here, the cages of bears are clearly too small and the smell is terrible. I'd be sad too...

Go to the zoo just for the raccoons! These cunning people were ready to do anything for a treat) They ran, jumped, stood up on their hind legs. In general, they fooled around in every possible way and entertained the audience. But without waiting for the goodies, they quickly lost interest. In general, it is forbidden to feed animals in the zoo.

It seems to me that I didn’t even see half of it, such a huge territory. Well, there will be a reason to come again! In general, visiting the zoo left positive emotions. The enclosures are quite spacious, clean, well-groomed animals. But to visit it, you clearly need to set aside a whole day. Recommend for kids and adults

Good day!
For a long time I was going to conduct a tour of the famous Guangzhou Zoo, which is one of the three largest in China.

monkey lair

The zoo was "born" in 1958. During its existence, it has been expanded several times. Predators sought to conquer new expanses. At the moment, the zoo has conquered an area of ​​430 thousand m2.

As you understand, almost all the main routes of the city lead to the zoo. It can be reached by metro. You will need to get off at the Zoo station. Climb out of the dungeon at exit "B". This will take you straight to the south. entrance.

In addition, almost all bus routes lead to it. I recommend taking routes: 14, 133, 221 and get off at the stop 动物园南门.

If you decide to use the taxi service, then copy and print the name and address of the zoo in Chinese: 广州市越秀区先烈中路120号 (北门. You can also specify the south entrance address: Huan Shi Dong Street, Yue District Xiu or North Gate - 120 Xian Lie Zhong Street, Yue Xiu District 广州市越秀区环市东路入口 (南门.

Do not forget that the zoo welcomes visitors from 8 am to 4 pm. In summer, the zoo 广州动物园 is open until 16:30.

Entrance - 20 yuan / person, (10 yuan for students).

it's me with a giraffe and an old Thai elephant

Walk around the zoo

The territory itself, where more than 5 thousand animals freely coexist, can be divided into three main and several additional zones.

Main

Here we can meet more than 1000 different species of birds. The black swan and black-necked crane deserve special attention.

black swans
flamingo in sleep mode
two smartest parrots capable of memorizing and repeating words

2. Reptiles and fish

Yes, here we can observe the life of not only crucians, but also crocodiles.

fish feeding is allowed!

Crocodiles unfortunately slept, and I could not capture them
3. Central part

This is the largest area of ​​the zoo. Here you can meet animals from all over the world. It is in this zoo that tigers coexist perfectly with pandas and monkeys.

h- care
after watching this monkey for 10 minutes, I got the impression that a priori, it is more intelligent than many people😂
king of the hill
zebras frolic among themselves
did anyone know that this animal is stronger than a lion?
one panda cares for another

waterbuck
does anyone remember their correct name?
rhinoceros

a lion
Leo

rare species of chimpanzee

Of the individual zones can be distinguished:

Here we find ourselves in a real terrarium, where bats coexist with butterflies and spiders. Entrance to this zone is completely free, but unfortunately, this zone was closed during the cold weather.

In order to get into this zone, you need to fork out 100 yuan. But here, in addition to observing the life of marine life, we will witness amazing performances. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to this event.

Yes, you can talk about this sight of the city for hours. But, unfortunately, our time frame is somewhat limited. Therefore, I recommend all guests of Guangzhou to visit this zoo.
By the way, I have visited different zones here, so I can freely meet you at the airport or at the railway station and conduct a fascinating tour of the hidden corners of the zoo. As you can imagine, my services are practically free. Especially for compatriots. But, at the same time, my tour will be more informative and interesting than the official one.

You already know how to contact me. I'm waiting for your call.

The guide in Guangzhou and other parts of the Celestial Empire is Alexey Kiselev.

Guangzhou is the largest city in South China, famous for its huge number of attractions and places of interest to visit. One of them is Guangzhou's only safari park - Chimelong. It has a huge area - about 130 hectares, which is inhabited by more than 300 species of various animals.

What is special about Chimelong Safari Park?

By itself, the Guangzhou Safari Park is more like a huge nature reserve, where animals are not kept in cages, but enjoy life behind fences in large enclosures.

The zoo is divided into two zones: the first is the safari zone, where visitors are transported around the territory in original steam locomotives consisting of several small wagons, here you can also rent a special car or drive in your own, making an independent trip; the second is the pedestrian zone.

The safari area is divided into parts according to the natural habitats of the animals. Here you can not only see animals living in the open air from a very close distance, but even touch and feed some of them.

Safari zone

On the territory of this zone, animals are kept practically without fences. Some of them can be found freely moving along the road, for example, kangaroos or llamas.

Near each animal, the locomotive stops for a couple of minutes so that tourists can take pictures, but it is forbidden to get out of the transport. It is best to take seats in the last car - this will give you the opportunity to have an additional view.

The habitats of predatory and large animals are fenced with a moat and wire stretched under tension.

In the safari zone, you can see elephants, camels, tigers, lions, cheetahs, hippos, bears, rhinos, giraffes, storks and other large species of animals and birds.

A trip along the route of one tram takes about half an hour, but it may take several such trips to see all the animals.

Pedestrian zone

The most numerous inhabitants of the territory are monkeys. They can be seen not only in enclosures, but also climbing trees overhead. You can also buy food for them and feed them.

The next largest are birds, especially parrots. Very interesting to visit the home for newborns. Here you can see newly hatched chicks, baby monkeys, tiger cubs, cubs and others. Also see the animals that are in the safari zone, but here they are in enclosures, and almost any of them can be fed.

For children, there is a zone with pets - goats, chickens, horses and others. Nearby there are attractions.

There are several more particularly interesting parts of the pedestrian zone.

• Panda Center is an area of ​​about 10 thousand square meters. m, which is inhabited by pandas. Here the conditions are recreated as close as possible to their habitat.
• Australian park - you can see koalas and kangaroos.
• Tiger Zone - 6 species of tigers live in this part: northeastern, southern Chinese, golden, silver, white and Bengal.
• Green Dragon Mountain - here you can observe a gigantic salamander, as well as various owls, squirrels and hamsters.
• Jurassic Park is an area that exhibits very realistic figures of dinosaurs that can jump out of the bushes at the most unexpected moment.
• A snake path inhabited by various types of snakes.
• Swan Lake with a large number of white and black swans, which themselves swim up to visitors in search of food.
• A rainforest that is home to various species of monkeys, lemurs and other tropical animals.

zoo show

Another difference between the Guangzhou Safari Park and the usual zoo is that various animal shows are held here:

• tigers;
• elephants;
• birds;
• hippos;
• monkeys and others.

The program includes not only feeding the animals, but also performing some tricks, dancing and performances.

In the park you can see a mountain of fruits and flowers and much more.

Guangzhou Safari Park: how to get there?

Where it is located? There are two ways to get to Guangzhou Zoo:

• by bus: routes No. 288, 288A, 301, 301A, 304, 305 and 309 - you need to get off at the Xiangjiang Zoo Station stop;
• by subway: Line 3, Hanxi Changlong Station.

It is more convenient to get on the subway, both from Guangzhou itself and directly from the airport or Guangzhou East Railway Station. There is a direct line that goes to the desired station. At each station you can find a detailed map of the surrounding area. You need to proceed to exit E. Every 15 minutes there is a free shuttle that goes straight to the entrance to the zoo. You can not wait for the shuttle, but take a walk - the journey will take only 10 minutes.

Opening hours and ticket prices

The entrance to the zoo is open every day from 9:30 to 18:00.

Tickets for adults will be 250 yuan and 175 yuan for children. This is about 2400 and 1600 rubles, respectively. If the day of visiting the park coincides with any of the holidays, then the price of tickets will be slightly higher - 300 yuan for adults and 210 yuan for children. In terms of rubles - 2900 and 2000. For children whose height does not exceed 1 m, admission is free. Prices are valid for the summer of 2018.

What to see in Guangzhou

Tourist question. Let's say you've already visited Guangzhou Safari Park and Chimelong Complex. The latter, by the way, includes not only a zoo, but also attractions, an international circus, and a separate one. Now you may have a question about what else to see in Guangzhou. The main attractions of this city include:

1. The central square of HUACHENG SQUARE is a green alley with a length of more than 1.5 kilometers, located among skyscrapers in the very center of the city. There are a large number of other buildings recommended for visiting: the Guangzhou Opera and Museum, a library, an underground shopping center and others. Ideal for lovers of walks and modern architecture.
2. Shamyan Island is a historical monument of the period when this territory was a European colony.
3. The Chen Family Academy is an example of 19th century architecture. It contains various works of art - ivory sculptures and statues made by famous masters of their craft.
4. Yuan is a building with an unusual shape.
5. The Sun Yat Sen Memorial is built in honor of the father of the Chinese Revolution.
6. Dafo Temple is one of several famous Buddhist temples.
7. is the tallest building in China.
8. Lotus Mountains is a very picturesque place with ancient buildings and unique statues.

Guangzhou is a beautiful city with an amazing safari park and other interesting places.

Zoo Guangzhou (Guangzhou Zoo, 广州动物园) is the third largest zoo in China and the largest in southern Asia. It was built in 1958 and occupies over 42 hectares of land. More than 2.5 million tourists visit the zoo every year. It is a very favorite holiday destination for the Chinese, and on the eve of the Chinese New Year, every resident Guangzhou tries to get to the zoo, so during the festivities the zoo is very crowded.

IN Guangzhou Zoo (Guangzhou Zoo) has collected more than 400 species of animals, which in total make up a population of 5,000, including such animals as panda, rhinoceros, South China tiger and others. The South China tiger is also a unique animal, as their numbers are constantly decreasing. Also, a huge artificial lake was built on the territory of the zoo, in which many species of fish and birds live. Near the reservoirs you can buy food and feed them with your own hands. Anyone can take a picture with the monkeys. A special enclosure has been made in the park, where you can buy treats for the monkeys for a small fee.

The huge area of ​​the zoo includes a children's amusement park, with many carousels and swings that are suitable for any age category. At any time, you can enjoy lunch or a snack in the restaurants and snack bars of the zoo. The zoo has its own circus, in which there are performances every hour, as well as the Oceanarium and the fish world.

Every visitor guangzhou zoo find something special and unique in it!

Park opening hours: every day from 8:00 to 17:00

Official website of the park(Chinese, English): www.gzzoo.com

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May 20th, 2012

So, after the reserve, we flew to Guangzhou. On the first day we walked around the city and rode along the river in a boat, admiring the lights, and on the second day we went to the zoo. There are 2 zoos in Guangzhou, but after reading different reviews, we chose the one called Safari Park or Chimelong Safari Park or Xiangjiang Safari Park, and did not regret it.

There are a lot of animals, all of them in their native environment, there are practically no cells. Of course, everything is made for children, but we, adults from Russia, were also interested :). It is Asia's largest themed animal safari park with over 20,000 animals. Here is the park's website. Nearby there is also a crocodile farm, an amusement park, but we didn’t get there, because. spent the whole day at the zoo. Entrance ticket = 200 yuan.
The park is divided into 2 main parts: a safari park on foot and a safari park on wheels. On the walking territory, everything is divided by subject (by animal), near each thematic section there is a shop with animal souvenirs of this theme. there are a lot of souvenirs, which we lacked so much in the reserve, from where we didn’t even bring magnets!
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this is a shop near the territory of koalas.
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and this is a panda.
In addition to the animals in their usual habitat, there are some performances every hour. But we missed something, so I can't describe it. So, let's go along the first part, the pedestrian one. At the entrance we are greeted by flamingos:
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Lemurs and other burrowing animals:
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The cool thing about the zoo is that on both parts (pedestrian and automobile) there are almost the same animals. Therefore, for those who are limited in time, they can walk only in one part of the park.
Hippos (photos from both parts of the park):
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Bears (also in both):
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Elephants also walk in both parts:
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scratches back - ass
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and here, out of habit, an adult elephant cub grabs its mother by the tail with its trunk, although it is already stronger than its mother, here it was rushing after it all over the territory. mamsik.
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and here they are sprinkled with sand, already in the automobile territory, and below in the photo too:
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Then we turn to the giant panda park. In principle, we came for them, but we thought that they would be larger. Pandas live only on the pedestrian part of the park ... Translated from Chinese, this is a cat bear.
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It eats bamboo - this is their main diet. Giant pandas live in the mountainous regions of central China: Sichuan and Tibet. Since the second half of the 20th century, the panda has become something of a national emblem of China. And it is the panda that is depicted on the logo of the World Wildlife Fund, probably because of its recognized disappearance. In China, even for killing a panda, there is only one punishment - the death penalty.
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A clumsy handsome man climbed a tree and fell asleep :)
And then red pandas or small pandas (symbol of Mazila :)):
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The next area is the koala park. All of them were just sleeping. Hato is funny (as in the main picture). Marsupials of the kangaroo type, originally from Australia. Some even slept with babies in a bag...
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do you see the paws of the cub on the belly?
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Looking closely, these animals could be found on any tree.
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White scary kangaroos galloped nearby (territory of Australia). Kangaroos are also represented on both parts of the park:
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Following are some very bright parrots:
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Let's take a break and continue in the next post:
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The beginning of the Chinese journey.