Nanning Zoo (南宁动物园), established in 1975, spans an area of 374,000 square meters and attracts nearly 3 million visitors annually. Located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, this zoo is a comprehensive destination that combines wildlife care, display, breeding, research, educational outreach, and leisure tourism. The zoo is home to over 2,600 animals across more than 200 species, including rare and exotic creatures such as giant pandas, gibbons, François’ langurs, golden monkeys, dolphins, Asian elephants, and rhinoceros hornbills.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of amusement rides within the zoo, including thrilling attractions like the giant pendulum, drop tower, and roller coaster. For those seeking water-based fun, Nanning Zoo features the Caribbean Water World, the largest water-themed park in the region, offering a refreshing and exciting experience for all ages.
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Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 3 hours |
| Ticket Price | 50 RMB |
| Opening Hours | 7.30 – 17.30 |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0771-3213932 0086-0771-3812857 |
Location and Transportation
Nanning Zoo is located at 73 East University Road in the Xixiangtang District of Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 53, 54, 58, 76, or 222 and get off at Zoo Stop (动物园站).
Metro: The closest metro station to the attraction is Zoo (动物园站) on line 1. After getting out of the station from Exit C, you will be standing right at the entrance.
Highlights of Nanning Zoo
Giant Panda Pavilion
The Giant Panda Pavilion, located by Swan Lake in the central area of Nanning Zoo, covers an area of 8,360.42 square meters with a total construction area of 2,309.9 square meters. Completed in November 2019, the pavilion is designed in the shape of a panda, with a concrete structure that includes both outdoor and indoor viewing areas. Surrounding the pavilion is an extensive bamboo forest and various types of small shrubs. The interior of the pavilion features elements like hand-painted murals with contrasting summer and winter landscapes, artificial trees and rocks, and natural wood perches to create a comfortable environment for the pandas.
Chimpanzee Pavilion
The Chimpanzee Pavilion is situated to the right of the main entrance of Nanning Zoo, opposite the old gibbon house. Originally constructed in 1998, the pavilion underwent renovations in 2015 due to wear and tear. The refurbishment included the addition of a 5-meter-high, two-story tree-like platform and suspended iron chain ladders, allowing the chimpanzees to exhibit climbing behaviors. The pavilion also features new enrichment facilities for food, a mountain spring stream landscape system, an educational corridor, and a revamped railing system.
Herbivore Free-Range Area
The Herbivore Free-Range Area is situated between the Kangaroo House and the Giraffe House. This spacious area is home to camels and Debao ponies, with designated enclosures separating the camels from the ponies. The area offers visitors a wide and open view, allowing for easy observation of the animals. Currently, there are five camels and four Debao ponies living in this section of the zoo.
Wading Bird House
Located near the Hippopotamus House, the Wading Bird House is home to various species such as grey crowned cranes, oriental storks, red-crowned cranes, and flamingos. Wading birds are a group of birds adapted to living near water, characterized by their “three longs”—long beaks, long necks, and long legs. This group includes herons, storks, cranes, and sandpipers, all of which are well-suited to their aquatic habitats.
Marine Pavilion
The Marine Pavilion, also known as the Marine Animal Conservation and Education Activity Center or the Dolphin Show Pavilion, is Nanning Zoo’s facility for housing marine and aquatic animals. It serves as both a display stage for aquatic animal behaviors and a conservation education base for the protection of aquatic wildlife in Guangxi.
