Chongqing Zoo — Attraction in Chongqing

Worst zoo experience I’ve ever had in my life. Do not go to this zoo unless you are comfortable with seeing animals distressed, alone, and treated badly by other visitors.

Chongqing Zoo is supposedly an important place for the research and protection of immigrant animals but this is clearly a sham. Upon arrival, the zoo looked accomodating and clean, there were no litter on the gardens and the trees and grass were well maintained. However when ventured further, it becomes apparent that everything and anything good about the zoo ends when animals are in sight. The animals looked miserable and very clearly uncomfortable as many - such as the elephant, bear, and zebra were left on their own. These animals had no accompanying partner but were instead, left to be viewed by loud, jeering spectators on their own. It was becoming very obvious that although the zoo itself was kept clean and well cared for, this stopped when it came to the animals. Not one zoo keeper was in sight during my walk around the zoo; there were no keepers there to stop the visitors pouring a bottle of Sprite into the bear’s mouth nor was there a keeper on site stopping visitors from throwing candied caramel popcorn at an elephant. This was very distressing and made my experience extremely unpleasant to such an extent that I did not feel right being in the zoo and taking part in the experience thus left early. It is very unfortunate to know that although the people were being accommodated, the animals were left on their own in horrible conditions. A visitor like myself should not have to scold others for pouring sprite or throwing popcorn into animal enclosures. This zoo needs more Zoo keepers to prevent such mistreatment from happening.

Unless changes are made in favour of the animals and their wellbeing, I strongly urge potential visitors to rethink their decision to visit the zoo and contribute money to such an atrocious establishment.

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In Chongqing Zoo, green hills, limpid water, luxuriant trees and a large variety of animals make a picturesque landscape. Housing more than 230 species of animals, over 4,000 in total, there are herbivores, amphibious animals, wild animals, birds and fishes, living in the visiting areas, such as Tiger Hill, Bear Hill, Gorilla House, Deer Park, Kangaroo Park, Elephant House, Panda House, Goldfish House and Birds Paradise. The Panda House was built in 1989, and is based on the original Panda Cave. The distinctive design of gardens provides and imitates the natural environment for the pandas. There are hills, rocks, caves, streams, waterfalls, pavilions and parterre for the pandas to enjoy. You can also see some rare animals like the Yakin, argali, South China tiger, golden cat, clouded leopard, and Asian elephant in the park.

There is also an amusement park, dry skating arena, outdoor stage, restaurants and tea house in the Chongqing Zoo. The amusement park is suitable for children and adults, with some joyful items like carousel and mini-train riding and thrilling items like inertia pulley and Splash Water. Next to the amusement park is a science classroom, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years old, where they can watch animal movies, make paper-cut, paint pictures and read animal science books for free.

Located at Yangjiaping of the Jiulongpo District of Chongqing City, Chongqing Zoo is 8 km (5 miles) from the city center. It was first built in 1953 and officially opened to the public in 1955. Covering an area of 45 hectares (111 acres), it is not only an attractive place for animals visiting, but also an important base for the protection and research of the immigrant wild animals.

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Chongqing Zoo is certainly a very large facility, offering a wide array of animals. I found myself navigating vast grounds, which can be quite a walk. While the pandas are undoubtedly the stars here, and they enjoy a wonderfully spacious containment area with plenty of room to roam and play, I did observe a noticeable disparity in enclosure sizes. Some of the other animals, unfortunately, seemed to have smaller pens. This contrast can make you feel a bit conflicted about the conditions. Regarding amenities, the bathrooms are standard public restrooms. They are functional and serve their purpose without offering anything particularly noteworthy. During my visit, the heat was quite intense, which impacted my experience of seeing the animals. Many of them were wisely resting in the shade or inside their enclosures, making it challenging to spot them. If you plan to visit, I highly recommend going during cooler weather or earlier in the morning to maximize your chances of seeing the animals active. Despite the heat affecting my viewing, the sheer size of the zoo and the well-cared-for pandas remain a...