Shanghai hides a "Little Nara"! Free Roe Deer Park + Healing Lawn, the top choice for weekend family outings and photos

Who says you have to go to Nara to see deer? In Huaxia Park near Zhangjiang, there’s a free "Little Deer Park" hidden away, where you can not only get up close to adorable roe deer, but also camp, enjoy flowers, and watch black swans. Don’t know where to go this weekend? This is the place! 🦌【Main Star Appearance】Not deer, but roe deer! Many come for the "Little Nara," but are unexpectedly won over by the star here—the roe deer! ▫️Small and delicate body, ears standing up like little rabbits ▫️Male roe deer show two small sharp teeth at the corners of their mouths, cute but fierce ▫️Mostly quietly sitting on the grass chewing, adorably healing ▫️Though part of the deer family, they are more approachable than deer and very cooperative for photos 📍【Practical Guide】Free entry, come anytime · 🏞Address: No. 285 Huaxia East Road, Pudong New Area (Huaxia Park) · 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! · ⏰Hours: Some areas open 24 hours · 🚗Parking: Limited spots at Forestry Bureau entrance / Science Park Parking Lot (No. 333 Huaxia East Road) 🚶【Roe Deer Route】5 minutes straight, no getting lost Enter → don’t go on the wooden curved bridge → take the right path → pass the tennis courts → turn right → follow the "Roe Deer Park" signs The whole route takes less than 5 minutes, easy to find these cuties! 🌿【More Than Just Roe Deer】Other park activities ✅ Large lotus pond at the entrance, perfect for summer photos ✅ Peacocks and black swans accompany you, full of natural vibes ✅ Children’s playground + camping area, great for keeping kids entertained all day ✅ Scenic spots deep inside resemble West Lake’s Taizi Bay, quiet and less crowded ✅ The park is small and easy to stroll, ideal for a leisurely half-day trip 📸【Photo Tips】 · 9-11 AM or 3-5 PM, soft light and more active roe deer · Wear light-colored clothes to match the green background · Bring props like small straw hats or woven baskets to boost the atmosphere · The park’s outer fence is low, no obstacles for photos ✨【Travel Tips】 · Roe deer are cute but please don’t feed or scare them loudly · Picnics allowed in the park, remember to take your trash with you · Weekends can be busier, morning visits recommended · Combine with a day trip to Zhangjiang Science Museum for a richer itinerary No need to fly to Japan, no need to buy tickets, right in downtown Shanghai, there’s a healing roe deer park. This weekend, come to Huaxia Park, and meet these "cute but fierce" little darlings!