Shanghai Wild Animal Park — Safari Adventure
Shanghai Wild Animal Park is one of the largest and most modern zoos in China. Here you can see over 10,000 animals from around the world, including giant pandas, white tigers, African elephants, and many other species.
The main highlight of the park is the opportunity to go on an exciting bus safari through vast enclosures where animals live in conditions as close to nature as possible. You will see lions, tigers, bears, zebras, giraffes, and other savannah inhabitants right outside the bus window. A Russian-speaking guide will help you not miss the most interesting moments and share fascinating facts about each animal.
Main Park Inhabitants and Entertainment
Useful Tips for Visiting the Park
🕘 Best time to visit
Morning hours when animals are most active. Avoid rainy days.
🎫 Tickets and cost
Adult ticket: 165¥, child ticket: 82¥. Better to buy online in advance.
🚌 Bus safari
Included in the entrance ticket price. Frequency: every 15-20 minutes.
📅 Show schedule
Sea lion show: 11:00, 14:00, 16:00. Bird show: 12:00, 15:00.
What awaits you at Shanghai Wild Animal Park
- Exciting bus safari. Travel through vast enclosures with predators and herbivores.
- Meeting giant pandas. See China's national treasure.
- Hand feeding giraffes. A unique opportunity to feed these majestic animals.
- Sea lion and dolphin shows. Engaging performances.
- Exotic birds from around the world. Visit the huge aviary.
- Primate zone with gorillas and orangutans. Observe the behavior of great apes.
- Reptile house with crocodiles and snakes. See giant crocodiles, pythons.
- Children's contact zone. Children can pet and feed domestic animals.
- Birds of prey show. Impressive show with eagles and falcons.
- Walk through the tropical garden. Beautiful landscapes, waterfalls.
- Photo session with animals. Take unique photos with tame animals.
- Night safari (in season). In summer months, you can see animals after sunset.
Sample Safari Park Tour Itinerary
*Times may be adjusted according to your preferences and show schedules.
| Time | Program Stage | Details and Transport |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Meeting with the guide\n | Meet at your hotel or metro station (to be agreed in advance).\n |
| 09:00–10:00 | \nTransfer to the park\n | Comfortable car transfer (about 1 hour).\n |
| 10:00–10:30 | \nTicket purchase and entrance\n | The guide will help purchase tickets (165¥ adult, 82¥ child).\n |
| 10:30–11:30 | \nBus safari\n | Drive through predator and herbivore zones (lions, tigers, bears, zebras, giraffes).\n |
| 11:30–12:30 | \nGiant panda pavilion and aviary\n | Observing pandas, meeting exotic birds.\n |
| 12:30–13:30 | \nLunch\n | Lunch at a cafe on park grounds (Shanghai cuisine, fast food). Cost ~80–150¥.\n |
| 13:30–14:30 | \nSea lion show\n | Engaging performance featuring sea lions (schedule to be confirmed).\n |
| 14:30–15:30 | \n了一道Primate zone, reptile house, contact zoo\nWalk through other park areas, animal feeding (for an additional fee).\n | |
| 15:30–16:00 | \nFree time\n | Photo session, souvenir shopping, visiting additional attractions.\n |
| 16:00 | \nDeparture from the park\n | Meeting and transfer back to Shanghai.\n |
| 17:00 | \nTour completion\n | Return to the hotel or city center as desired.\n |
💡 Important notes:
- Comfortable shoes are a must – a lot of walking.
- Park tickets are paid separately, the guide will help with purchase.
- Seasonal clothing – indoor areas (contact zoo) are comfortable.
- Camera/smartphone – many great photo opportunities, especially during feeding.
- Children will especially enjoy the contact zone and animal shows.
Safari Park Tour with Guide — Prices
Guide and Transfer Services
Metro + taxi
AccompanimentPark accompaniment, ticket assistance, interesting animal facts, show schedule.
By car
ComfortComfortable sedan (up to 4 people) — travel time ~40-50 minutes
Entrance Tickets and Additional Expenses
- Adult ticket (1.5m+)165¥ (~$23)
- Child ticket (1.0–1.5m)82¥ (~$12)
- Children under 1.0 mfree
- Animal feeding (portion of food)40¥ (~$6)
- Photo with animals (giraffe, lemur, etc.)50–100¥ (~$7–14)
Recommended Duration
Additional Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Conditions
The indicated prices are valid at the time of making the offer for private individuals. The cost and availability of vehicles, interpreter and guide services may change.
Service booking is made only after receiving 100% prepayment. The conversion rate is calculated according to the current exchange rate of the Central Bank on the payment date.
If booking is cancelled less than 24 hours before the start of the event, payment is non-refundable.
In case of force majeure circumstances that make the tour program fully or partially impossible (national holidays, large-scale forums, official visits, etc.), the organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program and its duration.
The cost of services does not include and is paid additionally: transport expenses, event tickets, entrance tickets and other similar expenses.
