Thursday, February 25, 2010

Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo - Going Wild In China


Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo was the first national grade wildlife zoo in China. It is located in San Zao Town in Pudong and is just about 22 miles from the Shanghai city centre.

After 50 years of growth and improvement, the Shanghai Zoo has become one of the top animal sanctuaries in Shanghai and is a perfect place for a perfect family outing. Covering a vast area of about 153 hectares the zoo showcases more than 6,000 animals and amid them are around 600 indigenous species such as giant pandas and the South China Tigers. There are also additions from other corners of the world that include gorillas, camels and even polar bears.


Like many other zoos, the Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo has both a walkway for the energetic sight-seer as well as a safari-type route that enables visitors to ride a bus around the zoo. Along the walkway, visitors are able to see the wild beasts at a closer range and in some sectors they even have the opportunity to feed the animals. Visitors who take the bus route will have an extraordinary up-close and personal experience as the bus takes them near some of the worlds most dangerous predators such as tigers and bears. Visitors on the bus are also taken to a safe area with giraffes and elephants where theyre allowed to feed them and take photographs.

Many locals and tourists alike, dive into these well tended acres of green grass for a spot of sun and to experience wild animals in their natural glory. Children can shower plump piglets and little goats with handfuls of grain treats, try their luck at fishing for goldfish in the pond or even ride a pony while their parents watch. The popular elephant shows will have adults at the edge of their seats, and the children will like nothing more than handing out sugar cane sticks to magnificent African and Indian elephants; a joyful experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.


To make the trip to the Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo even more memorable, visitors can stay the night at the well esteemed Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai which is a star class Shanghai hotel, offering warm hospitality that Shangri-La is famous for. All guests of this Pudong Shanghai hotel will take pleasure in the variety of amenities on offer, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable stay in Shanghai.

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