The conditions for the animals in the zoo and the behavior of some local patrons may upset animal lovers. However, things are improving, as the new chimpanzee and panda houses testify, and most kids will be oblivious to the zoo’s shortcomings and enjoy the vast collection of animals and the leafy compound, which was the former private garden of a Qing dynasty aristocrat. Apr-Oct: RMB 15, RMB 8 (students). Nov-Mar: RMB 10, RMB 5 (students), free (kids under 1.2m). RMB 5 for Panda House.
Beijing Zoo 北京动物园
- 137 Baishiqiao Lu, Xizhimenwai Dajie, Haidian District
- 海淀区西外大街白石桥路137号
- Daily 7.30am-5pm (winter), 7.30am-6pm (summer)
- 6831 4411
