Chongqing Zoo

Chongqing Zoo 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
Date opened1955
LocationJiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
Coordinates29.503°N 106.506°E / 29.503; 106.506
Land area45 hectares (111 acres)
Major exhibitsPanda Enclosure, Dinosaur Valley
Websitewww.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 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 Chongqing Zoo Station on Line 2 of the Chongqing Rail Transit Metro system.

See also
  • Chongqing Zoo Station
  • List of zoos

References
  1. "Chongqing Zoo (Chongqing Dongwuyuan)". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  2. "Chongqing Zoo". TravelChinaGuide.com. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  3. "Chongqing Zoo". www.GiantPandaZoo.com. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  4. Flurie, Lisa. "Giant Pandas China's Chongqing Zoo". YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.



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