Beijing Zoo is a zoological park in Xizhimen, Xicheng District, Beijing. Founded in 1906 during the late Qing dynasty, it is the oldest zoo in China and oldest public park in northern China. The zoo is also a center of zoological research that studies and breeds rare animals from various continents.
The zoo occupies an area of 89 hectares, including 5.6 hectares of lakes and ponds in Xicheng District. It has one of the largest animal collections in the country. In 2015, the zoo and its aquarium had over 450 species of land animals and over 500 species of marine animals; in all, it is home to 14,500 animals.More than five million people visit the zoo each year.
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Nov 1 - Mar 31: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Admission:
Apr 1 - Oct 31: CNY 14
Nov 1 - Mar 31: CNY 10
Seniors, Children (6>): Free
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Zoo
Official Website http://www.beijingzoo.com/
Phone +86 10 6839 0274
Address 137号 Xizhimen Outer St, Xicheng, Beijing, China
Coordinates 39°56'25.68" N 116°19'49.403" E
