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Fun with kids: Animal adventures in Guangdong

Tomorrow marks International Children's Day. How about an encounter with some furry, feathered animals for your parent-child time? Guangdong has plenty of places where people can enjoy the sight of some wonderful creatures, and here are some recommendations for a fun family trip out.

Guangzhou Zoo (广州动物园)

With over 5,000 animals and 400 different species, the Guangzhou Zoo is a big draw for animal lovers. Giant pandas Xing Yi and Ya Yi are the top stars of the zoo, who often respond enthusiastically to the cheers and applause from the crowd by climbing even higher. They usually lie cozily on tree trunks and nibble on bamboo. In the meantime, the white lion A Hang with a straight bang, the fluffy and cute red panda Di Di, and the peacocks are also popular among visitors.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

The staff will prepare meals for the animals according to the season and weather, such as watermelon and pork bone soup for orangutans in summer, durian for the sun bears' birthdays, and fruit cakes for the giant pandas' birthdays. In addition, the zoo has a well-established volunteer team, including volunteers for the enrichment and hand puppet about animal protection, and many parents join the teams with their children.

Opening time: 8:00-18:00 (ticket selling time: 8:00-16:30)

Ticket prices: 20 RMB (regular ticket)

50% discount ticket: For teenagers aged 6 to 18; children from 1.2 to 1.5 meters

Free admission: For children under the age of 6 or under 1.2 meters

Add.: No.120 Xianliezhong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区先烈中路120号)

Chuanlord Fairy Tale Kingdom of Animals, Foshan (佛山长鹿农庄童话动物王国)

Chuanlord Fairy Tale Kingdom of Animals is located in the Chuanlord Tourism Leisure Expo Park in Foshan. Unlike the traditional zoo, this zoological garden shows the mysterious and interesting side of the animal with its unique garden style. Elephants, white-cheeked gibbons, anteaters, giraffes, and other animal residents are waiting for you to visit.

(Photo: Chuanlord Tourism Leisure Expo Park)

Opening time: 9:30-18:00 (Monday to Friday); 9:30-19:00 (Saturday); 9:30-18:30 (Sunday)

Ticket prices: 80 RMB (regular ticket)

50% discount ticket: For children aged 3 to 12; children from 1 meter to 1.5 meters

Free admission: For children under the age of 3 or under 1 meter

Children's Day discount: Visitors under 12 years old (including 12 years old) can enter the park free of charge with ID cards

Add.: Jianshe East Road, Lunjiao Sanzhou Village, Shunde District, Foshan (佛山市顺德区伦教三洲建设东路)

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Zhuhai (珠海长隆海洋王国)

The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom consists of eight enchanting themed areas. Thousands of rare fish swim in Whale Shark Aquarium, the world's largest one of its kind. Penguin Hall is home to Emperor, King, Adelie, Gentoo, and Humboldt penguins. Meanwhile, Polar Bear Hall hosts the North Pole predators. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy astounding performances of white whales, dolphins and sea lions here.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

Opening time: 10:00-20:00

Ticket prices: 395 RMB (regular ticket)

Child ticket: 280 RMB (for children aged 3 to 12; children from 1 meter to 1.5 meters)

Free admission: For children under the age of 3 or under 1 meter

Children's Day discount: At any park of Chimelong Tourist Resort, each adult ticket holder can bring one child under the age of 12 or under 1.5 meters free of charge.

Add.: Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort, Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai (珠海市横琴新区富祥湾珠海长隆度假区)

Dongguan Xiangshi Zoo (东莞香市动物园)

Dongguan Xiangshi Zoo is the only wildlife theme park in Dongguan. More than 100 species and 2,000 animals from all over the world live in the zoo, such as giant pandas, Siberian tigers, Asian elephants, sika deer, giraffes, red-crowned cranes and golden eagles. Visitors can observe them up close and feel the connection with nature.

(Photo: Dongguan Xiangshi Zoo)

Opening time: 9:00-18:00

Ticket prices: 120 RMB (adult ticket; each adult ticket holder can bring one child under 1.2 meters free of charge)

Child ticket: 80 RMB (for children from 1.2 to 1.5 meters)

Add.: Xiangshi tourist area, Liaobu Town, Dongguan (东莞市寮步镇香市旅游区)

Zhongshan Purple Ridge Zoo (中山紫马岭动物园)

This is the only zoo in Zhongshan, with more than 40 species and 3,000 animals. Kids will see giraffes, Asian elephants, monkeys, red pandas, lemurs, flamingos, crocodilians, and many other herbivores and reptiles. On June 1, tourists will also see three white tiger cubs born in Zhongshan at their special Children's Day party.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

Opening time: 8:30-18:00

Ticket prices: 45 RMB (adult ticket; each adult ticket holder can bring two kids under 1.2 meters free of charge)

50% discount ticket: For children from 1.2 to 1.4 meters

Children's Day discount: Visitors under 18 years old can enter the park free of charge with valid certificates

Add.: Zimaling Park, Zhongshan Fifth Road, Dongqu sub-district, Zhongshan City (中山市东区街道中山五路紫马岭公园内)

Author: Holly

Poster: Mia

Editor: Wing, Nan, Monica, Jerry

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