Dalian Forest Zoo
The Dalian Forest Zoo allows animals to live in their natural environment without human interference. It is located in the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area of the Dalian south coast and covers an area of 7.2 square kilometers (about 1,779 acres). The zoo is divided into a Stable Breeding Area and a Safari Area, with more than 200 animal species, totaling over 3,000 animals and about 400 species of plants. The giant pandas, Australian kangaroos, golden monkeys and other rare animals in the Rain Forest Reptile Pavilion are the biggest attractions. In addition, there are wonderful performances in the Happy Theater and Elephant Behavior Pavilion in the Captive Breeding Area.
Safari Area
Rain Forest Reptile Pavilion
Panda Pavilion
Happy Primate Garden
Little Animal Village
In the area of the African herbivores, tourists can have close contact with giraffes, zebras and ostriches to experience the passion of the African grasslands. In the alpaca square, groups of lovely animals move around you. At the Australian Kangaroo Park, visitors can meet emus and Australia’s national treasure animals - kangaroos. In the Fierce Beast Area, you can experience the fearsome Siberian tiger, African lion and black bear up close.
Recommended Tour Route in Safari Area:
Entry / Exit of Cage-free Area → Flamingo Pavilion → Rain Forest Reptile Pavilion → Little Animal Village → Panda Pavilion → Wild Animal Range → Swan Lake → Fierce Beast Area →Happy Primate Garden → Entry / Exit of Cage-free Area
Stable Breeding Area
Golden Monkey House
Elephant Behavior Pavilion
Here visitors can see wonderful performances by trainers and elephants. If you are brave enough, you might be able to join them in an exciting performance.
Polar Museum
Crane Pavilion
Recommended Tour Route in Stable Breeding Area:
Entry /Exit of Stable Breeding Area → Bear Pavilion → Gaiety Theater → Golden Monkey House → Polar Museum → Elephant Behavior Pavilion → Dinosaur Park → Crane Pavilion→Ecological Bird House → Stone Museum → Entry / Exit of Stable Breeding Area.
How to Get to Dalian Forest Zoo
1. Take bus line 525, 529, or 715 to the Dalian Forest Zoo Station; you will be close to the Entry/ Exit of the Stable Breeding Area.
2. Take bus line 5, 47, 49, 501, 541, or 702 and get off at the South Gate of Dalian Forest Zoo Station. You will be near the Entry/ Exit of the Safari Area.
Admission Fee | April – October: CNY 120; November – March: CNY 100; * Free for children under 1.3m (about 4.3ft). CNY 20 / person-time for Electric tour car. |
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Opening Hours | April - October: 08:30 ~ 16:00; November - March: 09:00 ~ 16:00. |
Nearby Attractions:
Xinghai Square
Xinghai Park
- Last updated on Jun. 27, 2022 -