The Shanghai Wild Animal Park is located about twenty kilometres away from the bustling city of Shanghai, though an expansive reserve for wild animals from different parts of the world is not what one expects to find in Shanghai. This centre is well known all around the world for its 153 acres of open air enclosures that house more than 200 species of wild animals.
This open air zoo is broadly divided into two sections. The first section is where the visitors are driven by bus and given a narration regarding the animals. The second section which offers closer contact with the animals can be explored on foot. A special section of the zoo that is widely popular among the visitors is the Animal Performing Hall.
This is a place where the animal actors shine, trained by the zookeepers a menagerie of animals keep the visitors entertained throughout the show. The array of animals performing on the show is as varied as the items. Lions, tigers, elephants and bears ply their trade alongside docile goats, monkeys and parrots. For animals that are known for their racing prowess such as camels, ostriches and Mongolian horses, races are organized; these events are very popular among visitors as they wait with bated breath to discover the winner.
In the open air section of the zoo, giraffes munching on leaves and bears gallivanting about are common sights. Tigers and lions are also kept here in this section; they are fed with live animals to keep their hunting instincts sharp.
The penned animals section too has many interesting creatures from around the globe. Among them are the giant pandas who are threatened with extinction in China. The Monkey Hall and the Parrot House are action packed lively exhibits. While the white lion and white tiger enclosures are truly not to be missed. The zoo also has a ferris wheel and a great restaurant to keep the families entertained. The Shanghai Wild Animal Park is located exceedingly close to many a
Shanghai hotel. Great access to this and many other attractions in the city can be gained by staying at a
luxury hotel Shanghai such as The Peninsula Shanghai.
