Complete Guide to Shanghai Wild Animal Park: Easy Family Outing Without Any Hassle

Planning to take the kids to explore Shanghai Wild Animal Park? This practical guide is a must-have! It helps you avoid crowds while fully immersing in the cuteness of the animals, ensuring fun for both adults and children. Before you go, remember to bring a sun hat, bottled water, and a small amount of bread or vegetables. Bottled water inside the park is expensive, so bringing your own is more cost-effective. Bread and vegetables can be used to feed the swans (feeding other animals requires an additional fee). Families with kids are advised to rent a stroller to save energy and make the visit more comfortable. For accommodation, choose a hotel about a 5-minute drive from the park, with convenient dining and delivery options nearby, making early entry to the park very easy. It’s recommended to enter the park at 8:30 AM and head straight to the front of the stage to watch the 9:15 AM animal welcome show. Fifteen minutes later, go to the sea lion pavilion to reserve a seat. Don’t miss the sea lion shows at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:15 PM. Sitting in the front row allows you to enjoy the show up close and participate in interactions to win small balloons. After the show, you can pay for photos as souvenirs. After leaving the sea lion pavilion, you can feed the swans at Swan Lake right across, which brings 15 minutes of pure joy. Then head to the predator zone. For families with kids, it’s recommended to choose the self-service feeding cart at 100 RMB per person (free for children under 90 cm). Sitting on the right side offers a better view. Adults can also opt for the free shuttle bus, which is cost-effective. For lunch, head to the Sun Theater. Before the 1:15 PM show starts, sitting in the front row lets you eat your own food while waiting for the performance. Seating is limited and fills up quickly, so it’s best to have one person reserve seats while others go feed kangaroos and giraffes (30 RMB per feeding). Feeding Asian elephants, zebras, and other animals also costs 30 RMB, allowing kids to get close to the animals. In the afternoon, visit the playground, which includes large amusement facilities and a sandpit area to meet children’s play needs. The Beast Mountain show often has long lines, so choose accordingly. The tiger hunting scene is very impressive and worth watching. To make your trip smoother, planning your route in advance and avoiding peak times are key. This way, you can easily unlock all the fun at Shanghai Wild Animal Park!