The Zhengzhou Zoo (郑州动物园), established on October 1, 1985, covers an area of 430 acres. It annually receives over 3 million visitors, serving as a hub for wildlife conservation, animal breeding, scientific research, and leisure entertainment. Over its more than 30 years of development, the zoo has expanded its collection from initially featuring over 200 animals of 20 species to housing over 3,300 animals of more than 260 species as of 2020.
The zoo boasts various facilities, including indoor and outdoor squares, pathways, a panda pavilion, a waterfowl lake, a feed processing warehouse, a gorilla pavilion, an aviary, a primate pavilion, a monkey hill, a small animal area, an amphibian and reptile house, a veterinary hospital, an elephant house, a hippopotamus pavilion, a zebra house, a lion and tiger mountain, a bear mountain, and a herbivore zone. These amenities provide visitors with opportunities to observe and learn about a diverse range of wildlife in a well-maintained environment.
Table of Contents
- Basic Information
- Location and Transportation
- Highlights of Zhengzhou Zoo
- Attractions near Zhengzhou Zoo
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 2 – 3 hours |
| Ticket Price | 30 RMB |
| Opening Hours | 7.30 – 18.00 (1st May – 8th October) 7.30 – 17.30 (9th October – 30th April) |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0371-65738095 |
Location and Transportation
Located at No. 103 Huayuan Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, Zhengzhou Zoo is situated within the 3rd ring road of the city. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 42, B11, B32, G29, G2, G62, G9, S108, or Y11 and get off at Zhengzhou Zoo Stop (郑州动物园站).
Metro: The closest metro station to Zhengzhou Zoo is Guanghutun (关虎屯) on line 2. After gettting out of the station, you will be standing at the west gate of the zoo.
Highlights of Zhengzhou Zoo
Monkey Mountain
Monkey Mountain at Zhengzhou Zoo has always been one of the most popular spots for visitors. It is surrounded by isolation ditches planted with yellow fragrant flowers, creating a wild ecological environment. In the central activity area, several large-scale thousand-headed paulownia trees are planted. There is a curved shallow pit for drinking water. Additionally, wooden ladders, swings made of dry branches, and tree stumps as benches are set up.
Elephant House
The Elephant House area at Zhengzhou Zoo has been renovated while preserving the existing tropical palm grove. It serves as a backdrop for the elephant house, with a cold-season grass lawn and a cleverly designed small square. A pair of elephant sculptures are placed in the area, highlighting the scenic spot. Two groups of scenic stones are also arranged, surrounded by perennial ground cover and seasonal flowers, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the Elephant House area.
Panda Pavilion
The Panda Pavilion at Zhengzhou Zoo features bamboo as its main design element. To reflect the characteristics of this area, various types of bamboo such as Phyllostachys edulis, Dendrocalamus membranaceus, and Bambusa multiplex are planted in suitable locations according to their appearance. On the east side of the outdoor activity area, there is a small square under the trees. The square is paved with panda images and footprints and equipped with benches. A group of cartoon panda sculptures is placed in the flowerbeds, ensuring that pandas are everywhere you look when exploring this area.
Birdsong Forest
The Birdsong Forest at Zhengzhou Zoo is covered by a large net supported by one main pillar and sixteen side pillars, with the main pillar standing at 30 meters high and the side pillars at 16 meters high. Passing through the flower arch, visitors can walk along the winding elevated bridge directly to Parrot Mountain. Below the mountain, the square, rockery, waterfall, and stream complement each other, creating a picturesque scene with the Waterfowl Lake. At the exit, there are two artificially piled small hills with a variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants arranged in a harmonious manner. The entire park selects suitable trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants based on the types of habitats preferred by birds, creating a natural-like plant community that balances ecological considerations with landscaping aesthetics.
