Hongshan Zoo New Area · Must-Visit Highlights Immersive Animal Exhibition Area

Finally here! 🎉

🔍 Must-visit exhibition areas:
【Gondwana Zone】🌴
Travel through the tropical rainforest to find the "top star" Dudu (white-faced saki monkey), and watch the orangutans skillfully fish ants with branches! Remember to bring an umbrella, as this area really simulates a rainforest environment~

【Gaoligong Zone】🐾
The red panda corridor offers maximum healing power! Fluffy tails swing over your head, looking up will melt your heart! (Location: North Zoo Area)

【Native Species Conservation Zone】💦
Don’t miss the otter "Youtiao" diving show! Plus, native cuties like the muntjac and badger are waiting for you~

🌟 Hidden activities:
✅ Animal enrichment observation: Keepers set up "toy blind boxes" for the animals daily, watch the chimpanzees unpack deliveries and laugh out loud!
✅ ZooWalk check-in: Collect animal ice creams (the red panda flavor is the hottest!) + stamp book, and get 200+ likes on your social feed!

🚶‍♀️【2 Days 1 Night In-depth Tour Route】
Day 1: Walk through the Animal Kingdom + Stay nearby
🌞 Morning:
Enter from North Gate → Panda House (9 AM star feeding show) → Wolf Valley (super cool!) → Native Zone → Gondwana (Dudu is waiting for you!)
🌇 Afternoon:
Gaoligong red pandas → Giraffe House → Koala House → Hongshan Forest Cultural & Creative Store (limited edition souvenirs galore!)
🌙 Overnight:
“Nanjing Hongshan Mercure Hotel” (10-minute walk, family rooms come with animal plush toys for bedtime~)

Day 2: Off-the-beaten-path activities + Food street tour
🌞 Morning:
Animal keeper experience (advance booking required!) → Hongshan Forest Adventure Park (kids’ favorite!)
🌇 Afternoon:
Check-in and Yanyan Road Food Street → “Teng’s Noodle House” with pig tripe noodles + “Xu’s Duck Shop” roast duck (highly recommended by locals!)

🍜【Nearby Food · Old Nanjing Certified】
🍳 Breakfast:
“Jinling Fuxingyuan” beef potstickers burst with juice! Red bean glutinous rice balls are sweet but not greasy~
Address: No. 25, Hongshan Road Cross Street
🍲 Main Meals:
“Ren Quandao” farmhouse-style clay pot chicken is amazing! Must order the taro pot!
Address: Next to Hongshan Zoo Metro Station
☕ Desserts:
“Panda Love Café” animal latte art is adorable, and your purchase helps support the animals~

🏨【Accommodation Guide · Immerse in Nature】
👪 Family favorite:
“Purple Mountain Insect Museum Hotel” (insect-themed rooms are super fun! 2 metro stops from the zoo)
💰 Best value:
“All Seasons Hotel (Nanjing Railway Station)” (around $30 per person, very convenient transportation)
📸 Photo check-in:
“Nanjing Hidden South Gate East Homestay” (old house renovation, perfect for Hanfu photoshoots)

💡【Useful Tips】
🎫 Tickets: 40 RMB/person (buy in advance on Trip.com to skip the line!)
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 1 “Hongshan Zoo Station” Exit 1 direct access
👶 With kids: Strollers available for rent at North Gate Visitor Center
🕘 Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)

✨ Hongshan Zoo’s slogan is "Life touches life." There are no animal performances here, only their most natural and relaxed state~ Come and feel this healing experience!