4 Zoo & Wildlife Visits in China to Build a Day Around

1.The Beijing Zoo Entry Ticket with Pandas

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 368 reviews · 3 hours · from $6Our pick

Visit Beijing Zoo for about three hours, with entry to the Panda House and the option of a single or combined ticket. Andy’s team sends the correct QR code by email or WhatsApp, while guides such as Cindy may assist with directions or provide extra help. See pandas, golden monkeys, polar bears, elephants, giraffes, and more.

“Very good. We only went to see the pandas & polar bears. It was amazing. Everyone is really nice there & the souvenir shops are good.”

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2.Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Shanghai Zoo and Panda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $166Top rated

Spend six to eight hours with a private guide and driver, starting with pandas and other animals at Shanghai Zoo before visiting Zhujiajiao Water Town. Guides such as Cassie, Ruby, Annie, Roy, and Sammi have led this route. Choose a tour with lunch and a canal boat ride, or book the simpler tour option.

“We went to see the pandas . I find this company very efficient on time lovely knowledgeable guides. Helpfull too. very good all round When I change the plans slightly they were very quick to put it right for me. I thoroughly recommend them.”

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3.Panda House Ticket (Zoo) new activities for 2026

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $7

Book a one-day Beijing Zoo combo ticket with Panda House entry through Fun China. You provide your full name, passport number, and phone number through WhatsApp or email, then receive the correct QR code. The ticket also gives access to the zoo’s other animal exhibits, but not Beijing Aquarium. No guide is named, so you explore independently.

“We forgot to print out the ticket but luckily we got our ticket in a ticket booth. The waiting line to panda was long but it was worth waiting. Next intresting destination was Aqua Park. Its huge, the whole area at the Zoo is wast. You should start visiting at 8-9 O'clock to be able to see evertything.”

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4.Zoo and Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $190

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Shanghai Zoo and historic Zhujiajiao. Guides such as Robert, Annie, Shirley, and Lea lead you through the animal park, stone lanes, markets, and canal ride. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, private transport, and the boat ticket are included.

“Our tour was perfectly organized. The driver was very punctual. Shirley is the excellent guide - knowledgeable, kind and friendly. She respected our preferences and helped us make small purchases. Overall, the tour exceeded our expectations and we are more than happy to recommend it.”

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