Hefei Wildlife Park
合肥野生动物园
A wildlife park at the foot of Dashushan, with a drive-through area for big cats and a walk-through area for pandas and giraffes, popular with families.
Hefei Wildlife Park is on the western slope of Dashushan in Shushan District. It is one of the largest zoos in Anhui and is divided into a drive-through viewing area and a walking area. In the drive-through area, visitors ride a sightseeing vehicle to see lions, tigers, bears and other large animals up close. The walking area includes a giant panda house, giraffes, flamingos and orangutans, along with animal shows and feeding interactions. Ticket prices are set by the official operator. Plan for half a day, and arrive early on weekends when crowds build. Getting there: take Line 2 to Dashushan station and transfer to bus or taxi. It can be visited on the same day as Dashushan.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dashushan Mountain
- Hefei Botanical Garden
- Anhui Museum
- Anhui Geological Museum
- Tian'e Lake (Swan Lake)
- Huiyuan (Anhui Garden)
- Three Kingdoms New City Site Park
- Hefei City God Temple