Dongguan Family Fun: A Guide to Visiting Xiaoshi Zoo in Liaobu

Whenever I'm thinking about family outings during the holidays, the zoo always comes to mind. Kids have a blast at the zoo, learning about animals, getting up close with them, and enjoying the small amusement park. 🔴Attraction Information: ◎Name: Dongguan Xiaoshi Zoo ◎Address: 1701 Fuxing Road, Liaobu Town, Dongguan City ◎Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00 (last entry at 17:00) ◎Ticket Prices: Adult tickets CNY 120/person, child tickets CNY 80/person (free for children under 1.2m), senior tickets CNY 80/person 🔴Must-See Animals: ◎Pandas: Zhen Da and Shuang Er are super cute, and their fur is in great condition. ◎Giraffes: They come very close during feeding time, offering a super up-close view. ◎Parrots: Feeding the parrots is highly recommended. They'll land right on you. 🔴Animal Feeding: ◎Piglets: Feed them carrots, but be warned, they can be a bit smelly. ◎Baby hippos: They mainly eat pumpkins, watermelons, and grass. ◎Black swans: Feed them greens. Be mindful of children's safety near the lake. ◎Parrots: In the parrot house, feed them apples and seeds. They'll perch on you, giving you a close-up encounter. ◎Giraffes: In the giraffe house, feed them tree branches and leaves. ◎Llamas: You can also feed them carrots. ◎Most food portions are CNY 10. 🔴Exciting Performances: ◎Happy Mobilization: Next to the peacock garden. ◎Traditional Acrobatics Show: Comprehensive Performance Hall. ◎Sea Lion Show: Ocean Performance Hall. ◎Falconry Show: Next to Crocodile Island. ◎Check the daily schedule for specific show times. 🔴Amusement Rides: ◎Magic Mirror Maze, Mini Shuttle, Shark Attack, Star Trek, Big Swing, Hurricane Chairs, Carousel, Forest Train, Children's World, Jumping Horse, Pirate Ship. ◎The family ticket includes seven rides. ◎Bumper cars and the Ferris wheel require separate fees. 🔴Easy Travel Options: ◎Tour Bus: Stops at each attraction. Flag down the driver to board or alight. CNY 20/person. ◎Self-Drive Electric Car: Single and double-seater options available. CNY 80/hour. 🔴Transportation: ◎Bus: Take bus routes 369 or 368 to "Xiaoshi Zoo" station; routes 830 or 872 to "Xiaoshi Primary School Intersection" station, then walk 1,000m. ◎There's a parking lot nearby with plenty of spaces. 🔴Visiting Tips: ◎Grab a map at the entrance and check the show times. ◎Animals have closing times too. They're brought back to their enclosures after 17:00. ◎Do not bring your own food to feed the animals. ◎Some areas can be quite smelly. ◎Supervise children closely and prevent them from provoking the animals. ◎Take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures in the summer.