Complete Guide to Shanghai Wild Animal Park for Kids

Take advantage of the 30th anniversary free admission to Shanghai Wild Animal Park—it's perfect for taking kids out! A zoo suitable for kids aged 1 to 30 is here~ 👇 Preparation for the Visit ⭐ ID card (electronic ID is also acceptable), stroller, water and snacks, we ordered takeout for lunch, delivered to the main entrance. 🎫 1. Tickets and Transportation 💰 Tickets: Daytime: 129 RMB, students/seniors 39 RMB, free for children under 1.3 meters. (Subject to the day’s policy) Buying tickets one day in advance is much cheaper. 🚗 Transportation: High-speed rail: Nanxun - Hongqiao - City Rail - Shanghai International Tourism Resort - taxi - Shanghai Wild Animal Park Self-driving: Park at P2 parking lot (closest), 30 RMB/day. 🕓 Opening hours 9:00-17:00, recommended to arrive before 9:00! 🗺 Tour Route Main Entrance → Flamingos (9:00 Welcome) → Sea Lion Theater (10:00 Show) → Free Shuttle to see Predators (10:30) → Water Exploration (boat ride before 12:00) → Sun Plaza (12:00 Nature Secrets) → Kangaroo/Giraffe Feeding → Beast Mountain Theater (14:15 Beast Party) → Small Animal Park/Lemur Island → Exit. 👉 Route Attractions: Flamingos 🦩 - Sea Lion Theater 🦭 - Predator Viewing 🦁️ - Sun Plaza 🌞 - Penguins 🐧 - Swan Lake 🦢 - Alpacas & Kangaroos 🦘 - Giraffes 🦒 - Giant Pandas 🐼 - Beast Party 🥳 - Elephants 🐘 - Zebras 🦓 - Black Bears Playing in Water 🐻 - Tigers Hunting 🐯 - Lions 🦁️ - Monkeys 🐒 - Asian Small-Clawed Otters - Small Animal Park ⏰ 3. Show Schedule Sea Lion Theater 10:00 12:30 14:00 15:15 16:00 Nature Secrets (Sun Plaza) 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:15 Beast Mountain Theater 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 Magic City Code (International Circus Theater) Ticket required 13:00 | 14:30 💰 4. Paid Activities and Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Transportation: Feeding Cart: 50 RMB/person (same route as free shuttle but allows close-up feeding), low cost-effectiveness. Electric Cart: 45 RMB/adult (hop on and off at stops). Electric Vehicle: 200 RMB/hour 🍔 5. Dining Suggestions Order takeout delivered to the main entrance, then go to the Capybara Restaurant to eat and watch the capybaras. Money-saving Tips: ✅ Bring your own snacks/bread (can feed black swans). Other animals cannot be fed without paying, which is less enjoyable compared to Longzhimeng Zoo experience.