[The Unique Experience: Why is Hongshan unlike any other zoo in the world?]
If you're looking for typical urban zoos with caged animals, Hongshan will shatter all your expectations. Considered the most progressive, innovative, and ethical zoo in Asia, this facility has completely done away with circus acts and concrete enclosures. Here, the animals live in vast natural forests designed with their welfare in mind. For international travelers who love nature and photography, it's a must-visit stop in China. With our admission ticket and digital guide, you can explore this sanctuary at your own pace and in total freedom.

[The Giant Panda Pavilion and the Park's Viral Animals]
The tour immerses you in habitats that perfectly replicate the high peaks of Sichuan and tropical rainforests:

The Giant Panda Sanctuary: A stunning wooded hillside area home to the beloved pandas Haohe, Jiujiu, and Pingping. It features multiple two-level viewing platforms and outdoor patios surrounded by greenery.

The Global Phenomenon of the “Dudu” Monkey: Visit the South America area to meet the famous white-faced saki monkey, whose unique expressiveness and “human in disguise” appearance have catapulted him to global fame on social media.

The Planet of the Big Cats and the Australian Corner: Marvel at Amur tigers in environments that mimic riverine forests and get up close to the popular koala pavilion.

[Our Exclusive Digital Guide: The Secret to a Perfect Visit]
Animals in a natural environment have specific activity cycles. To make your visit truly memorable, our exclusive digital guidebook (PDF) reveals:

The Morning Golden Window: Exactly what time the pandas arrive in the outdoor enclosures and when they are most active eating bamboo (usually between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM).

The Map of Optimal Routes (From the North Gate): How to get from the panda pavilion to the primate and big cat area while avoiding steep slopes and the midday crowds.

[Practical Information]

Park Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

How to Get There: Take Metro Line 1 to Hongshan Zoo Station (红山动物园站), Exit 1. Walk 300 meters to enter through the North Gate (the recommended entrance, closest to the panda area).