[2025 Lanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Lanzhou Wildlife Park (Updated Jul)

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Families, if you want to visit Lanzhou Wildlife Park, look here! This guide will help you easily navigate the park. Remember to save it! - Preparation before departure: Check the weather forecast in advance. Sunny days are good for taking photos because of the good lighting, but you should also take sun protection measures, such as bringing sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses. If you plan to spend a long time in the park, comfortable sneakers are essential, otherwise your feet will hurt after walking for a long time. In addition, you can prepare some snacks and water. Although there are places to buy food in the park, bringing your own allows you to replenish energy at any time. - Transportation guide: - Self-driving: Navigate to "Lanzhou Wildlife Park". There are three routes to choose from: along Dashaping, via G109 National Road, and Zhonghe Town Planned Main Road, about 17 kilometers; via Tianshui Road Expressway from Fujiayao Exit, via G109 National Road, and Zhonghe Town Planned Main Road, about 17.5 kilometers; along Dashaping Expressway entrance, from Fujiayao Exit, via G109 National Road, and Zhonghe Town Planned Main Road to the south entrance parking lot of the zoo. The zoo has two parking lots, the ground parking spaces at the south entrance gate and the underground parking lot in the south entrance area, with a total of more than 3,000 parking spaces. - Public transportation: You can take the Lanzhou Jiafajian Zoo special bus line at the Dashaping stop. There are also special bus lines from Lanzhou Customs, Xiguan Shizi, and Lanzhou Passenger Transport Center. You can check the specific routes and departure times online. - Ticket information: Adult tickets are generally 98 yuan/person, child tickets, senior tickets, and student tickets are usually 50 yuan/person, and there are family tickets for two adults and one child, which are more cost-effective. Tickets can be purchased online and offline. Online tickets can be used directly with a QR code to enter the park, which is convenient and fast. In addition, if you want to drive into the driving area, you need to pay an additional 100 yuan per car. - Tour route: - One-day tour: After entering the park, take the free small train to tour the driving area, which takes about 40 minutes. There are African grassland areas and Asian desert areas, where you can see African lions, giraffes, zebras, wild yaks, wolves and other animals. The small train will stop at a small square, where there are snack bars and animal interaction areas, where you can have close contact with sika deer and alpacas. After leaving the driving area, go to the walking area. The walking area is relatively large. You can choose to take the sightseeing bus (30 yuan/person) or walk slowly. First go to Mengshou Valley to see cute small animals such as rabbits and badgers, then go to the Australian Forest Area to see ponies, alpacas, and kangaroos, and then go to the Golden Monkey Park to see lively monkeys. After that, go to the Oceanarium, where you can not only see various marine creatures, but also sea lion shows (11:30, 13:00) and mermaid shows (working days 13:30, 15:30; weekends and holidays 15:00, 16:30). After leaving the Oceanarium, go to the African Tribe to see baboons and hyenas, and then go to the Asian Kingdom to see elephants. If you have time and energy, you can also go to the Bird Valley to see birds. - Two-day tour: Visit the driving area in the morning of the first day, visit Mengshou Valley, Australian Forest Area, and Golden Monkey Park in the walking area in the afternoon, and find a place to stay near the park in the evening. Continue to visit the walking area on the second day, watch the performances at the Oceanarium, and then visit the African Tribe, Asian Kingdom, Bird Valley and other areas to have a good time in the park. - Must-play items: - Watch animals in the driving area: Sit on the small train and observe various wild animals up close, feel their wildness and vitality, and feed the docile small animals in the interactive area. - Watch performances at the Oceanarium: The wonderful performances of sea lions and mermaids are not to be missed. The sea lions are smart and cute, and the mermaids have graceful figures, bringing you a visual feast. - Animal interaction: There are many animal interaction points in the walking area. You can buy some food to feed small animals, such as ring-tailed lemurs (40 yuan per serving), and you can also touch them, which is super interesting. - Food recommendations: There is a food court in the park, with fast food brands such as Dicos, as well as various snacks, such as grilled sausages, cold noodles, and hot and sour noodles. If you want to try Lanzhou's special food, you can go to the city after the tour. Lanzhou beef noodles, hand-grabbed mutton, and Niang Pi Zi are all very good. - Precautions: - The animals in the wildlife park have their own habits and routines. Try not to make loud noises to avoid disturbing them. - Do not feed the animals with your own food to avoid affecting their health. Feed them at designated feeding points with food provided by the park. - Parents with children should take care of their children at all times, and do not let children climb over the fence to avoid danger. - There may be many tourists during peak seasons. You need to queue up in advance to watch performances and take small trains and sightseeing buses to avoid delaying your tour time. - The signal in some areas of the park may not be very good. It is best to download the park map in advance or take a photo of the paper map for easy viewing of the route. I wish you all a happy time and a fruitful harvest at Lanzhou Wildlife Park!

In the hustle and bustle of the city, do you long for a close encounter with nature? Lanzhou Wildlife Zoo will fulfill all your imaginations about nature and animals! Here, you can enjoy the sounds of nature, get up close and personal with cute animals, and experience the joy of interacting with wildlife. 🐒 It feels like you are on the African savannah 🌿. Giraffes walk gracefully, monkeys play with branches, and leopards bask in the sun... You can feel their happiness and the harmony of living with nature. Here, getting close to animals is no longer a dream! 🌟 Entering the wildlife zoo is like stepping into a magical fairy tale world. Every animal here has its own unique story, and every moment is worth recording. In close interaction with the animals, you can feel the warmth and beauty of life, as if you have found the innocence and emotion deep in your heart. This feeling cannot be described in words, only experienced! 🌈 Lanzhou Wildlife Zoo is not only a world for animals but also a great place for us to connect with nature. In this green world, we can regain our awe of nature and feel the vitality of life. So, dear friends, bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, and let's go to Lanzhou Wildlife Zoo to start a wonderful journey through nature! 💫 Like and share your zoo adventures! Let's cherish the wonderful time spent with animals! 🌟

| Went | Exhausted! 🗓Itinerary: Lanzhou, where to go on the weekend || First weekend in Lanzhou, visited the wildlife zoo. Ticket 🎫 CNY 150 for adults, half price for students (not including graduate students), other costs include CNY 30 for a round trip on the city shuttle (you don't have to take the shuttle, there are other buses), CNY 30 for the zoo tour bus (recommended), total CNY 210. 💰 Zoo guide: It is recommended to take the train first, the tour bus area, the whole journey is 40 minutes, you can see animals on both sides, the animals are more active in the morning. Then visit the walking area, to be honest, the park planning is average, the parks are very close to each other but lack enough signs, easy to get lost. Note that the panda house 🐼 is very close to the entrance of the walking area, if you only want to see the pandas, you don't need to buy a tour bus ticket, the furthest is the elephant 🐘, if you want to see the elephant, it is recommended to buy a tour bus ticket, it is really far to walk. Performance guide: Only saw the sea lion show at the aquarium and the flying show at the entrance of the aquarium, the show is average, not recommended to go to see it, you can watch it if you happen to see it. There is also a magic show 🎭, didn't make it in time, didn't see it. Summary: The zoo is relatively new, basically odorless, and there are many animals. But the construction is not enough, on the one hand, the greening, the overall look is relatively barren, and some venues are not open, such as the science museum, etc. will be relatively monotonous. But it is rare to have a wildlife zoo in Lanzhou, you can visit and support it.

In Lanzhou Wildlife Zoo, every step takes you into nature. This is a paradise for animals 😼 Traverse the African savannah and gaze into the eyes of giraffes On the vast savannah, a group of graceful giraffes slowly approaches. Just lift your head gently, and you can meet their gaze. Explore the kingdom of predators and feel the majesty of lions Walking in the predator zone feels like being on the African savannah. In the distance, the majestic roar of lions shakes the soul. It is the most primal call of nature, evoking both awe and longing. Encounter adorable elves and dance with 🐒 You can also meet the adorable 🐒. They either frolic or relax leisurely, and every move can melt your heart. Aviary paradise, listen to the symphony of nature Step into the bird forest, where various rare birds fly freely. Their songs are like heavenly music, making you feel like you are in a symphony of nature. Water park, swim with marine creatures Cute dolphins, sea lions, and other marine creatures await intimate interactions with you. Every interaction is an unforgettable journey.

📍 The former Lanzhou City Zoo has been transformed into a large natural ecological park that combines tourism, leisure, and animal conservation! 🕒 Opening hours: Daily 09:30-17:30 (No entry after 16:30) 🏞 Park layout: Discover the mystery of the entrance area, stroll along the natural trails of the walking area, experience the call of the wild in the drive-through area, and enjoy the warm services of the logistics service area. 🐯 Animal resources: Discover over 213 species and more than 2,500 animals! From gibbons to chimpanzees, from cheetahs to hippos, every encounter is a heart-racing surprise. 🎟 Ticket prices: - Adults: 98 RMB/person - Children/Elderly/Students: 50 RMB/person 🎈 May Day special event preview: 1⃣ Animal-themed float parade: Ride the mini train and joyfully parade around the Bird Lake with animal mascots, non-stop interaction! 2⃣ Cute pet meet-and-greet: Cute pet F4 — alpacas, miniature horses, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas or arctic foxes, waiting for you to flirt with! 3⃣ Mascot interaction: Intimate interactions with animal mascots, mechs, and clowns, full of fun! 4⃣ Flash mob performance: A feast for the eyes and ears, a perfect blend of instrumental music and dance, immersing you in cheerful music and rhythm. 5⃣ African dance performance: Strong rhythm, distinctive appeal, bringing you the passion and vitality of African dance! 📣 Get your camera ready, bring your curiosity, and embark on an unforgettable journey of natural exploration at Lanzhou Zoo! 🌿🐾🎉 👉 Tips: Remember to buy tickets in advance to avoid queuing! 🎫

📍Detailed address: Lanzhou City, Gaolan County, Zhonghe Town, Yachuan Village 🚉Transportation Strategy: Self-driving🚗 It takes about 40 minutes to arrive without traffic jams. Bus🚌 Take the 502 special line bus from Dashaping or join a group with a direct bus at 9:00 for assembly, depending on the location of your group. 💰Average cost per person: Tickets🎫 Adult ticket 88/person Student ticket 45/person 🗓Itinerary: 1️⃣As soon as you enter, there is a swan pond, and animal feed is sold for 20/bag The park is divided into a walking area and a driving area Driving area🚂or🚗 The driving tour area is divided into a small train and self-driving, the small train is included in the ticket and is free of charge. Self-driving costs 100 yuan/car plus a bag of feed, not including the ticket, which needs to be purchased separately. 2️⃣The small train🚂 takes about half an hour in total, and it will pass by lions, bears, wolves (these are all enclosed by iron fences, it is recommended to sit on the left side for a better view) then there will be sheep, zebras which will stop and you can feed them, just take it out and lure the animals over to let the people next to you help you take some photos. There will be a stop in the middle, which is for you to feed food, play with go-karts, and buy some water at a rest area.

The park is very large, with free trains and paid sightseeing buses, 30 /per person. Babies under one meter tall don't need to pay, and children over one meter tall seem to be 20$. The good thing is that you can get on and off the bus at any place, and you don't need to queue for a long time. You can also drive in and visit by yourself, which costs 100$. Many animals can be fed and fed, which is quite interesting. It costs 2.30$ per time. Children like it very much. The park environment is quite good, and it is very photogenic. There is music playing everywhere. Each area is quite large and it is very comfortable (there are baby strollers for rent everywhere, 15 yuan per hour, which I think is quite reasonable). The attitude of the staff is not bad. They will remind the baby to sit in the middle of the car and check whether the seat belt is fastened. We had something to eat outside the park at 12 o'clock before entering the park, so we didn't eat inside, but we bought a lot of water inside. Hahaha, the charge was not too exaggerated, it should be twice the price outside. I also saw many people bringing their own watermelons and mineral water. By the way, there will be a performance by marine bipeds in the marine bipedal hall in the park, and you can take photos with them. The kids like it very much, but there are few seats for the movie, and there are more people standing than sitting. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. We walked for five hours and my husband's feet were blistered. Make sure to use sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes, otherwise it will be too tiring. Zoo Outfits

#timetotravel Lanzhou Zoo is a zoological garden in Lanzhou, Gansu, China. It is home to over 4,000 animals from over 500 species. The zoo was founded in 1956 and covers an area of 130 hectares. It was relocated to a new site in Gaolan District in 2021. The new zoo is much larger than the old one and has a number of improved facilities, such as larger enclosures for the animals and more educational exhibits.