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A mountain-style forest zoo in northern Nanjing, home to more than 3,000 animals across 260+ species — including giant pandas, koalas and red pandas — in near-natural habitats.
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo sits at No. 168 Heyan Road in Xuanwu District, northern Nanjing. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and China's only self-funded public welfare zoo, and it also serves as the Jiangsu Wildlife Rescue Center. The park is built on three hills — Big Hongshan, Small Hongshan and Fangniu Hill — covering 68 hectares with 85% forest coverage.
No. 168 Heyan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo is located at No.168 Heyan Road, Xuanwu District, northern Nanjing. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and China’s only self-funded public welfare zoo, also serving as Jiangsu Wildlife Rescue Center. Built on three hills — Big Hongshan, Small Hongshan and Fangniu Hill, the park covers 68 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 85%. This mountain-style forest zoo creates near-natural habitats for animals. More than 260 species and over 3,000 animals live here, with star residents including giant pandas, koalas, red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, gorillas and meerkats. It has won nationwide praise for its persistent focus on animal welfare. Back in 2011, it became the first zoo in China to fully end animal performances. The zoo features themed exhibition areas such as Gondwana Exhibit, Australia Zone, African Zone and Native Chinese Species Conservation Zone. It carries out wildlife rescue, endangered species breeding and environmental education. Visitors can wander along woodland trails and observe animals in stress-free environments. It is regarded as a heartwarming urban wildlife sanctuary and a famous study-tour destination in eastern China.
More than 260 species and over 3,000 animals live here, with star residents including giant pandas, koalas, red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, gorillas and meerkats.
In 2011 it became the first zoo in China to fully end animal performances, and it has won nationwide praise for its persistent focus on animal welfare.
Explore the Gondwana Exhibit, Australia Zone, African Zone and Native Chinese Species Conservation Zone, each presenting animals in stress-free, thoughtfully designed surroundings.
With 85% forest coverage across 68 hectares, the park is a heartwarming urban wildlife sanctuary where you can wander along shaded trails and observe animals at your own pace.
The zoo carries out wildlife rescue, endangered species breeding and environmental education, making it a well-known study-tour destination in eastern China.
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It is at No. 168 Heyan Road, Xuanwu District, in northern Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province.
A suggested duration of about 5 hours is a good guide. The park covers 68 hectares across three hills, so many visitors prefer to take their time along the woodland trails.
More than 260 species and over 3,000 animals live in the park, with star residents including giant pandas, koalas, red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, gorillas and meerkats.
No. In 2011 the zoo became the first in China to fully end animal performances, and it is known for its focus on animal welfare and near-natural habitats.
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Yes. The zoo carries out wildlife rescue, endangered species breeding and environmental education, and is regarded as a famous study-tour destination in eastern China.
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