Guangzhou Zoo

Updated June 26, 2025

## Guangzhou Zoo (广州动物园): what to know before you go

Guangzhou Zoo is one of Guangzhou’s long-running city attractions, located in Yuexiu District and served directly by Guangzhou Metro. Official city information describes it as opened in 1958, covering 42 hectares, and housing 400 species with 5,000+ specimens (a “specimen” count, not necessarily individual animals). Government

If you’re building a Guangzhou itinerary, this is one of the most straightforward “arrive, walk, and see a lot in one place” stops—especially because the zoo also contains Ocean World (海洋世界) as a major on-site area. Government

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## Quick facts for planning (verified details)

### Location
– Name: Guangzhou Zoo (Guangzhou Zoological Garden / 广州动物园) Government
– Address: No. 120, Xianliezhonglu (Xianlie Middle Road / 先烈中路), Guangzhou Government
– Coordinates (provided): 23.143569, 113.303453

### Opening hours and ticketing (as published by Guangzhou Municipality’s official site)
– Opening hours: 08:30–17:30 Government
– Admission charge: RMB 20 Government

Outdated-data flag: hours and ticket prices can change (seasonally, for special exhibits, or due to renovations). The figures above are what the Guangzhou municipal site publishes; confirm day-of via on-site notices if timing is tight. Government

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## How to get to Guangzhou Zoo

### By metro (most direct)
– The municipal site specifies: Metro Line 5 → Zoo Station. Government
– Zoo Station (动物园站) is on Line 5 and opened December 28, 2009, located near the zoo’s south gate.

### By bus (multiple stop options)
The Guangzhou municipal site lists buses that stop at:
– “Zoo” station: 6, 16, 11, 65, 84, 122, 192, 201, 209, 218, 547, 534 Government
– “South Entrance of the Zoo” station: 33, 133, 191, 233, 269, 272, 234, 282, 545 Government

(If you’re mapping the route, choose the bus stop based on which gate you want to start from—especially useful if you’re short on walking time.)

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## What you’ll actually see inside (beyond “a zoo”)

Guangzhou’s official city page describes the zoo as organized into separate areas by broad animal groupings (examples given include insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, primates, cats, herbivores). Government

It also explicitly names representative animals you may encounter, including:
– China-native animals: giant pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, deer, Eld’s deer, black-necked cranes Government
– Animals from abroad: chimpanzees, giraffes, African elephants, hippopotamus, zebras, rhinos, black swans Government

### Ocean World (海洋世界) — the biggest “extra” on site
Official city info describes Ocean World as being located inside the zoo and featuring 200+ kinds of fish and other marine life, with major sites including:
– Undersea Tunnel
– Deep-sea Landscape
– Tropical Reef Tank (described as 18 meters long)
– Touch Pool
– Shark Aquarium
– Sea Lions Paradise
…and more. Government

If your dataset note mentions “many entertainment activities,” Ocean World is the clearest factual basis for that claim within official descriptions (it’s presented as a multi-zone, exhibit-style attraction, not just standard animal enclosures). Government

### Bird House (鸟舍) — designed for freer flight
The city page describes the Bird House as covering 8,000 m², emphasizing that birds “freely live” with separation by stream and rock, and notes an expanded bird playground by 4,500 m². Government

### Gorilla House (大猩猩馆) — observation-focused layout
Official info describes the Gorilla House as 3,000 m², with about two thirds constructed as a garden-style outdoor playground, plus indoor rooms and a second-floor observation terrace. Government

### Kangaroo House
The city page highlights a wooden trestle bridge above a glass-fenced playground to watch kangaroos. Government

### Goldfish displays (a quirky, easy-to-miss detail)
The official description mentions a fish pond next to the hippo pond that breeds 10,000+ varieties of fish, including 100 valuable species from home and abroad, and claims the breeding program won a Guinness Book of Records award. Government
Outdated-data flag: the Guinness claim is presented on the municipal page, but it doesn’t provide the award year or record title; treat it as an on-page claim unless you independently verify the exact record.

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## Time expectations (attributed, not guessed)
Visitor platforms commonly list Guangzhou Zoo as a 1–2 hour attraction (that’s a user-facing planning estimate rather than an official statement).

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## Practical on-the-ground notes (accuracy-first)

### Language and signage
The zoo is a major city attraction in Guangzhou; English support can vary by exhibit. If you rely on English-only navigation, having your map app set to “Guangzhou Zoo / 广州动物园” and “Zoo Station / 动物园站” helps reduce friction.

### Accessibility and inclusivity
The municipal description focuses on exhibits rather than accessibility features. If you’re planning with a stroller, wheelchair, or mobility constraints, assume a large outdoor walking environment and confirm ramps/accessible routes at the entrance upon arrival (because official accessibility specifics aren’t provided on the cited city page). Government

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## Suggested internal links (only if your site already has these pages)
– Guangzhou travel guide (transport basics + neighborhoods in Yuexiu District)
– Guangzhou Metro guide (Line 5) (how to use the system, ticketing, station etiquette)

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## Map snippet (for your CMS fields)
– Place: Guangzhou Zoo
– Address: No. 120, Xianliezhonglu (Xianlie Middle Road), Guangzhou Government
– Coordinates: 23.143569, 113.303453
– Type: Tourist attraction (zoo)
– Rating (provided): 4.2

If you want, I can also generate FAQ schema + a tight “Know before you go” sidebar using only the verified fields above (hours, price, address, metro/bus access, and named exhibit areas).

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