Beijing Zoo

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Beijing Zoo & Aquarium is a huge zoological park located in Xicheng District, Beijing. The zoo covers a huge area of 89 hectares (220 acres). It is one of the oldest zoos in China, and has one of the largest collections of animals in the country. In fact, it was founded in 1906, and has wide landscaped areas that make it look like a classical Chinese garden.

One of the attractions of Beijing Zoo is its gigantic aquarium. One can view scenes of the coral reefs as well as the rainforest. The marine life kept here include whales, dolphines and sharks.

How to reach the Beijing Zoo

Beijing Zoo is located at 137 Xizhi Men Wai Dajie, in Haidian, Beijing. Take the subway to the Xizhi Men station, then take a taxi from there. The zoo is open daily from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Tiger sculpture, Beijing Zoo


Willow and pond, Beijing Zoo


One of the many animals at Beijing Zoo