Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden
China's only tropical island-type wildlife and botanical park (drive-through carnivore zone and walking zone), giraffes / giant panda house
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 118
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's only tropical island-type wildlife and botanical park (drive-through carnivore zone and walking zone), giraffes / giant panda house. This large wildlife and botanical park set in the tropical jungle of Shitouling is China's only tropical island-type wildlife park: in the drive-through zone lions, black bears and Bengal tigers roam among native vegetation, and visitors pass through in their own cars or the park's vehicles — the "watching tigers through glass" experience in the carnivore zone is plenty thrilling; the walking zone holds giraffes, a giant panda house and a tropical bird garden, and interacting with animals amid banana groves and coconut palms feels worlds apart from zoos on the mainland. The park is large, so allow at least half a day; it suits families with kids and nature lovers alike.
Getting there: Bus, Shitouling / self-drive
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