This a place to visit if you have kids - and maybe also if they are not with you but you have some free time. If visited the ZOO during week day, it is an ideal place to relax from hectic Shanghai. And, as an extra, you will see a lot of interesting creatures. I am not specialist for wildlife but have seen a lot of cubs. Maybe Shanghai tour they are doing right things there in animal care..? Yes, ZOO is not as sterile as some others. Sometimes you have problems to find toilet. But generally, it is a nice place to spend 3-5 hours without stress. And a good value for price.
Shanghai Zoo itself is not as depressing as other reviewers have villainized it as. I think *any* zoo is "depressing" when you consider that these animals are locked in cages their whole lives, though admittedly some zoos actually research wild life China tours behavior or help endangered animals procreate. Shanghai Zoo is strictly for profit and is quite obviously not interested in the more humane aspects of zoology, but it is not quite the “animal prison” westerners make it out to be.
The grounds are gorgeous; a massive, sprawling park with lush glades, dense woodlands and reflective ponds; it’s a great place for a family picnic or to let your kids explore, and you’ll need a solid Yangtze River cruises day to see it all. And be sure to go on a weekday to avoid the throngs of weekend visitors.
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