Chongqing Zoo

Chongqing Zoo (Chinese: 重庆动物园; pinyin: Chóngqìng dòngwùyuán) is a zoo in the city of Chongqing, China, about 8 km (5 miles) southwest from the city centre.

Chongqing Zoo
Main entrance of the zoo
29.503°N 106.506°E / 29.503; 106.506
Date opened	1955
Location	Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
Land area	45 hectares (111 acres)
Major exhibits	Panda Enclosure, Dinosaur Valley
Website	www.cqzoo.com

Overview

The zoo is located at Yangjiaping on Xijiao Road in the Jiulongpo District of Chongqing.^[1] It was built in 1953 and officially opened to the public in 1955.^[2] The zoo covers an area of 45 hectares (111 acres).

The zoo is an important base for the protection of and research on wild animals. It exhibits rare species including giant pandas,^[3][4] red pandas, the very rare South China tiger and white tiger, and the African elephant.

The main entrance of the zoo is close to Zoo station on Line 2 of the Chongqing Rail Transit.

The zoo was previously accredited by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).^[5]

Gallery

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  Female giant panda called "Mang Zei" eating bamboo in the Panda Enclosure
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  Red panda from above at the zoo
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  South China tiger pacing at the zoo
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  Male white tiger called "Bo Bo" at the zoo

See also

• Zoo station
• List of zoos