Dalian Forest Zoo

⏰️Opening hours 9:00-16:00 (entry stops at 15:00) It is recommended to enter through the South Gate for convenient transportation. Attention! Locate the South Gate, not the South 2 Gate. Suggested visiting time: 4-5 hours Prepare in advance: The park is large, so you can bring your own lunch, and bring carrot strips for easy feeding, or purchase them within the park. Route from South Gate to North Gate: 🗺After entering the park, pick up a free guide map at the entrance, then visit the Flamingo Area → Panda House → Small Animal Village → Tropical Rainforest Reptile House → Free-Ranging Area (it is recommended not to take the sightseeing bus for closer contact) → African Herbivore Area (feed zebras and giraffes / 20 yuan) → Alpaca Area → Mountain Area → Small Predator Area → Kangaroo Garden → Primate Garden → return to Swan Lake → Beast Area (feed tigers 30 yuan) By the time you get here, it's almost noon, replenish your energy, then take the escalator passage between the two areas into the Captive Area (those who are tired can take the sightseeing bus for 20 yuan/person) which takes you to various attractions for visits, and finally to the North Gate. If walking, visit the Deer Park → Aviary → Elephant House (no performance, feeding 20 yuan, or you can feed carrots on your own next to it) → Crane Area → Ecological Bird House → Polar Science Pavilion → Golden Monkey House → Birds of Prey Area and return to the North Gate to finish Taxis are not convenient at the North Gate, there is a shuttle bus back to the South Gate at the entrance (20 yuan/person) The park has two main areas, free-ranging and captive, with two separate sightseeing buses that are not connected; you need to purchase tickets for each. It is not recommended to take the bus in the free-ranging area, but consider it for the captive area depending on your stamina. ⚠️⚠️Latest news: From June 3, 2024, to July 15, 2024, the Small Animal Village will be completely closed for construction and renovation, and will not be available for display